as in welcome
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as in craved
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
he greatly desired a new mountain bike for his next birthday
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as in requested
to make a request for
the host desires a response to the dinner invitation by tomorrow
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Recent Examples of desired
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
Walker Buehler has been the Padres’ most consistent starting pitcher, which is both good and leaves a lot to be desired from everyone else.
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Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
Swirl until melted and combined, then add parsley and season with salt as desired.
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Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
However, we were offered evidence that Germany’s imaginative attack will be one of the best to watch at the tournament, but their defending might leave much to be desired.
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Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Steinbach’s defense also leaves a lot to be desired, both in space and at the rim.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Take into consideration the sun’s angle throughout not just the day, but the seasons, to make sure you’ll be covered as desired.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Just pick three or four different solid hues and intersperse as desired.
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Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
Right now, inflation is higher than desired, and unemployment is low.
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Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Verb
In The Quiet American (1958), the first film adaptation of Graham Greene’s 1955 novel of the same name, Moll portrayed Phuong, a Vietnamese woman desired by an American citizen (Audie Murphy) and a British journalist (Michael Redgrave).
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Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
Walker Buehler has been the Padres’ most consistent starting pitcher, which is both good and leaves a lot to be desired from everyone else.
—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
Swirl until melted and combined, then add parsley and season with salt as desired.
—
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
However, we were offered evidence that Germany’s imaginative attack will be one of the best to watch at the tournament, but their defending might leave much to be desired.
—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Steinbach’s defense also leaves a lot to be desired, both in space and at the rim.
—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Take into consideration the sun’s angle throughout not just the day, but the seasons, to make sure you’ll be covered as desired.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Just pick three or four different solid hues and intersperse as desired.
—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
Right now, inflation is higher than desired, and unemployment is low.
—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desired
Adjective
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Solitude is welcome when the Sagittarius moon meets Saturn.
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Choose adjustments that protect bonds and welcome growth.
Verb
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Ravenous fans craved news about the calf that Pulisic injured last week, first in training, then in a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay.
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Veja has never craved attention.
Verb
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Officers discovered the bodies of Amy Steadman, her daughter, and her daughter's four children on the evening of June 23 after a neighbor requested a welfare check at an apartment, according to the Mechanicville Police Department.
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The Alameda County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy report is awaiting test results after extra testing was requested by Martin’s family.
Adjective
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The wanted fugitive is described as being 6 feet tall with a weight between 147 and 190 pounds.
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Guerrero, 42, had been one of the most wanted criminal figures in the hemisphere.
Verb
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Uber fired the first shot with a ballot measure that sought to cap how much attorneys can earn in lawsuits involving auto accidents.
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More than a decade ago, her association sought the same change at the federal level and was unsuccessful — opposed at the time by Wine Institute.
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“Desired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desired. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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