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
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Morgan tells that story with fondness, looking back on a simpler time when her own desires were secondary to what everyone else in her family wanted.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
The reality is that Venezuela is full of guns, held by guerrilla groups, collectives, drug traffickers, and illicit miners, not to mention the armed forces run by hundreds of generals with extensive economic interests and strong desires to avoid justice.
—David Smilde, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
You’re being called deeper into your desires for intimacy, depth, and soul-stirring truth — and not just romantically, but spiritually, intellectually, and even professionally.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 2 Nov. 2025
The picture that emerges over five episodes is of a director driven by unusual ideologies and desires.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
The contestants’ ambivalence is surely relatable to the many people who feel uncertain about how to balance clashing desires.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
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
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2025
Give whoever replaces Grier carte blanche, complete freedom, a blank slate, to do whatever the person desires with the organization.
—Omar Kelly
october 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
Both sides have previously publicly stated their desires to settle prior to the December trial.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Morgan tells that story with fondness, looking back on a simpler time when her own desires were secondary to what everyone else in her family wanted.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
The reality is that Venezuela is full of guns, held by guerrilla groups, collectives, drug traffickers, and illicit miners, not to mention the armed forces run by hundreds of generals with extensive economic interests and strong desires to avoid justice.
—David Smilde, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
You’re being called deeper into your desires for intimacy, depth, and soul-stirring truth — and not just romantically, but spiritually, intellectually, and even professionally.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 2 Nov. 2025
The picture that emerges over five episodes is of a director driven by unusual ideologies and desires.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
The contestants’ ambivalence is surely relatable to the many people who feel uncertain about how to balance clashing desires.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
For now, the Royals have quality starting depth that every team desires.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2025
Give whoever replaces Grier carte blanche, complete freedom, a blank slate, to do whatever the person desires with the organization.
—Omar Kelly
october 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
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
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And while much of it rests on tradition, this dish’s combination of crispy skin and tender meat appeals to anyone who loves delicious food.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Since then, adoption appeals have poured in from across India and overseas.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Sacramento State’s 6-foot-11, 270-pound senior craves the opportunity to devour defenders in the lane with post moves, or a pass to an open shooter after a double-team, or to thunder-dunk on the run as one regal finisher.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The heart craves what feels like home, Leo.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When your cousin requests a potato dish on the lighter side, this is the go-to recipe.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Trident routinely cooperates with any competent authority which requests information.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Martinez and Ruiz were present in court Wednesday and both have entered not guilty pleas to a federal charge of assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Neither of them entered pleas at their initial appearances Wednesday afternoon.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Everybody wants to have a play and that’s a positive thing.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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According to court documents, the Marathon County Sheriff's Office notifies ICE of every person booked into the jail who was not born in the United States, and asks if the agency wants a detainer.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Now the junta that ousted her seeks to hold sham polls in December to entrench and legitimize their rule.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The deal signals a push into entertainment and media as Playboy seeks to expand its presence in the film and television space.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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In 2011, a Muslim militant blew himself up in a mosque at a police compound in Cirebon packed with officers during Friday prayers, injuring 30 people.—
NPR,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Desires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desires. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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