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desired

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verb

past tense of desire

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for desired
Adjective
  • A number of Republicans in the Senate were threatening to withhold their votes for the package because of these changes to the provider tax, so for that group, MacDonough's ruling is likely a welcome one.
    Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 26 June 2025
  • The 13-inch Laptop does make some welcome upgrades—a backlit keyboard, a somewhat larger and higher-resolution display panel—but its aluminum body feels slightly softer and flimsier than what the main Surface Laptop uses.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • Interview request The Chicago Bears have requested an interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for their head coaching job, according to the Athletic.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • It was then reported Butler officially requested a trade away from the Heat.
    Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Government officials in both countries have since sought to cool things down.
    Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Bauman sought to divert funding Ald.
    Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Desired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desired. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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