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
Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
The supply chain expansion aligns with Burlington’s desires to keep growing its store base.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
In making his choice, DeCosta gave a lot of weight to the desires of Minter and his assistants.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
And a lot of that has to do with catering to the desires of the current presidential administration.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
The Augustinian tradition emphasizes fraternity, humility, and reflection on our disordered desires.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
This means fashion brands wanting to remain relevant must tap into the evolving desires, behaviors and concerns of a consumer who’s also navigating the AI shift themselves.
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
During the Projeto Paradiso National Talent Meeting, many young filmmakers have voiced their desires to bring untold stories to the big screen and continue to expand a plural idea of Brazilianness through cinema internationally.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
And, no doubt, women in the original 1920s audience presumably had comparable lustful desires as the pair on stage; this was hardly the only Coward comedy of its era to be used for foreplay.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
Your heart desires the familiar as Venus enters Pisces.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Trump’s National Security Strategy focuses intensely on the Western Hemisphere, at the expense of Asia, and the administration ardently desires a trade deal and strategic coordination with Beijing.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
As for Madigan's fellow nominee, Fanning plays Rachel Kemp, an American actress who desires more serious roles, in Norwegian film Sentimental Value.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Anderson's Constance Van Ness, the head of a rich mining family in the frontier town of Angel’s Ridge, desires the silver buried beneath Jasper Hollow, a tract of land partially owned by Headey's headstrong Fiona, a mother to four orphans.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025
This is what is required of anyone who truly desires to be a disciple of Christ, and this is the standard of Christian Science.
—Moji George, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Dec. 2025
Russia desires more strategic territory, while Ukraine has been adamant on security guarantees from Washington and its Western allies to ensure this type of invasion doesn't happen again.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Nov. 2025
For now, the Royals have quality starting depth that every team desires.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
Women are compelled to suppress their desires, intellects, and emotions in Gilead.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
The supply chain expansion aligns with Burlington’s desires to keep growing its store base.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
In making his choice, DeCosta gave a lot of weight to the desires of Minter and his assistants.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
And a lot of that has to do with catering to the desires of the current presidential administration.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
The Augustinian tradition emphasizes fraternity, humility, and reflection on our disordered desires.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
This means fashion brands wanting to remain relevant must tap into the evolving desires, behaviors and concerns of a consumer who’s also navigating the AI shift themselves.
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
During the Projeto Paradiso National Talent Meeting, many young filmmakers have voiced their desires to bring untold stories to the big screen and continue to expand a plural idea of Brazilianness through cinema internationally.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
And, no doubt, women in the original 1920s audience presumably had comparable lustful desires as the pair on stage; this was hardly the only Coward comedy of its era to be used for foreplay.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
On the eve of her 18th birthday, June (now portrayed by Justine Moore) desires a love match.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
Your heart desires the familiar as Venus enters Pisces.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Trump’s National Security Strategy focuses intensely on the Western Hemisphere, at the expense of Asia, and the administration ardently desires a trade deal and strategic coordination with Beijing.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
As for Madigan's fellow nominee, Fanning plays Rachel Kemp, an American actress who desires more serious roles, in Norwegian film Sentimental Value.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Anderson's Constance Van Ness, the head of a rich mining family in the frontier town of Angel’s Ridge, desires the silver buried beneath Jasper Hollow, a tract of land partially owned by Headey's headstrong Fiona, a mother to four orphans.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025
This is what is required of anyone who truly desires to be a disciple of Christ, and this is the standard of Christian Science.
—Moji George, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Dec. 2025
Russia desires more strategic territory, while Ukraine has been adamant on security guarantees from Washington and its Western allies to ensure this type of invasion doesn't happen again.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Nov. 2025
For now, the Royals have quality starting depth that every team desires.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desires
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But appeals to return it have grown with the rise of social media, most notably after Queen Elizabeth II died almost four years ago.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Years of appeals followed and he was resentenced to death in 1988, 1993 and 1996.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 6-foot-2, 207-pounder has the short-area quickness, yards-after-the catch ability and run-blocking toughness that coach Kyle Shanahan craves.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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At times, the Heat coach craves the two-big look.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit requests the clinic undertake free genetic testing for all patients and children whose birth resulted from embryo implantation throughout the last five years, the amount of time the clinic had the couple's embryos in its possession.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Smith said that the order can be modified at a later date if the victim requests contact.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During back-to-back hearings in Brooklyn federal court, Jones entered guilty pleas to two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for his role in schemes to defraud major sportsbooks, including DraftKings and FanDuel, and filch millions of dollars from unwitting poker players.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Larysa was stuck in Belarus, a country allied with Russia that Nataliia despised and had refused to move to, despite her daughter’s many pleas.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Say that a presidential candidate wants to create universal prekindergarten, implement a comprehensive parental-leave policy, lower the Medicare-eligibility age, and invest in clean energy and cancer research.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the state’s email to Abruzzo seeking to know more about the reserves, Fennell didn’t specify why the state wants the information.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The spike comes as the White House appears skeptical about an Iranian peace proposal that seeks to postpone discussion of Iran’s nuclear program, the Wall Street Journal and Associated Press reported.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from jail in Belarus in a swap with Poland that saw a total of 10 people freed as the authoritarian leader of Belarus seeks improved relations with the West, officials in both countries said Tuesday.—
Claudia Ciobanu,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His children have since spoken out, asking for prayers and grace.—
Charmaine Patterson,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.—
Eleanor Nash
Updated May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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