as in appeals
an earnest request
at the delegate's desire, the voice vote on the controversial measure was followed by an actual roll call
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as in craves
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 requests
to make a request for
the host desires a response to the dinner invitation by tomorrow
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Recent Examples of desires
Akilah Sailers, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
There’s really nothing a politician desires more than an uncritical propaganda platform.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
The tales explore how the people/rats/cats who inhabit the house are driven by selfish desires — and how they are subsequently rewarded or punished by a twist of fate.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri are separated by war and circumstance, each with their own goals and desires.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
But it’s never happened in public life, and definitely not at the highest level of public office, because every previous resident of the White House has been able, at least to a degree, to separate the office of the presidency from his immediate (and long-term) desires.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
In practice, though, Airbnb’s offerings remain quite opaque, and driven by algorithmic recommendations that try to anticipate the user’s desires.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
No doubt, L’Oréal desires to keep the Armani fragrance and beauty license past 2050.
—Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
So what insight needs to be incorporated into your daily life to stay true to your desires without losing connection with others?
—Colin Bedell, Them., 21 Oct. 2025
Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Lavrov said that Russia desires peace, despite Russia launching some of its most aggressive strikes against Ukraine in weeks on Thursday.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 24 Aug. 2025
This sends a very important message that Western leaders cannot ignore - Russia does not want to end the war and not without getting everything that Putin desires.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The desire to end the war is a good impulse, and President Trump genuinely desires peace.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
When collective desires for liberation are overtaking our political landscape while creating rhetoric around our very bodies to do it, beauty feels almost archaic as a desire.
—Akilah Sailers, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
There’s really nothing a politician desires more than an uncritical propaganda platform.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
The tales explore how the people/rats/cats who inhabit the house are driven by selfish desires — and how they are subsequently rewarded or punished by a twist of fate.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri are separated by war and circumstance, each with their own goals and desires.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
But it’s never happened in public life, and definitely not at the highest level of public office, because every previous resident of the White House has been able, at least to a degree, to separate the office of the presidency from his immediate (and long-term) desires.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
In practice, though, Airbnb’s offerings remain quite opaque, and driven by algorithmic recommendations that try to anticipate the user’s desires.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
No doubt, L’Oréal desires to keep the Armani fragrance and beauty license past 2050.
—Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
So what insight needs to be incorporated into your daily life to stay true to your desires without losing connection with others?
—Colin Bedell, Them., 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Jey has been focused on his singles career, while Jimmy desires a return to their tag team roots.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Lavrov said that Russia desires peace, despite Russia launching some of its most aggressive strikes against Ukraine in weeks on Thursday.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 24 Aug. 2025
This sends a very important message that Western leaders cannot ignore - Russia does not want to end the war and not without getting everything that Putin desires.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The desire to end the war is a good impulse, and President Trump genuinely desires peace.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desires
Noun
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Made in minutes in the skillet with only precooked cornmeal, water and salt, the corn cake’s fate is to be sliced partway, then stuffed with whatever appeals.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Manhattan district attorney’s office, which prosecuted the case, will have a chance to respond to the appeals arguments in court papers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The version of you who craves connection and harmony gets to co-exist with the one who’s finally ready to stop pretending and speak from the soul.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
19 Oct. 2025
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Such a setup would surely bring the sort of balance every manager craves, especially with Kabore and the fit-again Cacace capable of getting at an Oxford side who will arrive at the SToK Cae Ras one point and one place behind Wrexham in the table.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Although Tea requests more protection and even asks to leave the undercover operation for safety reasons, PET pushes her to maintain her position.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Doyle’s honor to the Discovery Counseling Center.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The bride didn't help despite her friend's pleas.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Jeffries’s presence in Illinois and redistricting pleas from Washington are getting a cool reception from state lawmakers.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Disney wants higher carriage fees to reflect the value of its networks, such as ESPN.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Looking ahead, Allen wants to work on creating more unique designs in more than a one-off capacity through collaborative capsule collections with various artisans or designers.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Idaho Statesman seeks more information about ICE actions and law enforcement's response.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Oct. 2025
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The play centers on a lonely high schooler named Delilah who seeks comfort in her favorite book, but the lines between fantasy and reality blur when the characters start speaking to her.—
Hallie Jackson,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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DeVigne says the family's prayers were answered.—
Marisa Peñaloza,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Hearts and prayers out to them.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Desires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desires. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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