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
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Lack of movement on unions’ desires to win unemployment benefits for striking workers after two weeks on the picket lines are sticking in labor’s craw.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
On one hand, bringing back five or more of your own free agents doesn’t really satisfy those desires.
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Dan Woike,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
These thin sheets of lead containing scratches of supernatural desires were used to sway a court case, target a rival, or even a lover, as per Archaeology News.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
The sun shines a light on your personal desires and longings.
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Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
But now, throughout the season, she is allowed to explore her softness, she’s allowed to, with Bea and with herself and with Ivanna, explore her real desires and vulnerability and softness in an honest way that transcends gender and what a woman is supposed to be.
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Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
That is, the person who chooses a gratifying activity in the present moment is correct in relation to their current desires, but wrong about their future ones.
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Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
While the deadline for the two sides to reach a long-term deal is July 15, it’s not expected after the team’s desires were explicitly stated in April.
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Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
On the eve of her 18th birthday, June (now portrayed by Justine Moore) desires a love match.
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Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
Your heart desires the familiar as Venus enters Pisces.
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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.
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Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
18 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.
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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.
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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.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
21 Nov. 2025
For now, the Royals have quality starting depth that every team desires.
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Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
But beyond those universal desires, gaining a grasp of their more specific needs, wants and preferences can help management pinpoint the types of programming and spaces that will be most valued by current and future residents.
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Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Lack of movement on unions’ desires to win unemployment benefits for striking workers after two weeks on the picket lines are sticking in labor’s craw.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
On one hand, bringing back five or more of your own free agents doesn’t really satisfy those desires.
—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
These thin sheets of lead containing scratches of supernatural desires were used to sway a court case, target a rival, or even a lover, as per Archaeology News.
—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
The sun shines a light on your personal desires and longings.
—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
But now, throughout the season, she is allowed to explore her softness, she’s allowed to, with Bea and with herself and with Ivanna, explore her real desires and vulnerability and softness in an honest way that transcends gender and what a woman is supposed to be.
—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
That is, the person who chooses a gratifying activity in the present moment is correct in relation to their current desires, but wrong about their future ones.
—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
While the deadline for the two sides to reach a long-term deal is July 15, it’s not expected after the team’s desires were explicitly stated in April.
—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
Verb
In Cancer, Venus desires emotional safety, loyalty and genuine intimacy.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
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
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
Noun
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But in nearly every case, the Supreme Court granted emergency appeals from the administration and set aside those orders.
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Spencer was resentenced to death the next year, and subsequent appeals have been denied.
Verb
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This generation craves a future worth preparing for, and employers have a unique opportunity to provide financial access and education that can help get them there.
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Which means the island craves eight more souls, one for each bell toll.
Verb
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The permit application, by Winick Productions, also requests permission for an exterior canopy that could be used to conceal comings and goings, the officials said, adding that the permit listed the size of the event between 500 and 999 people.
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Filed earlier this month, the permit application also requests authorization to set up a tent or canopy outside MSG.
Noun
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As a result of the no contest pleas, the murder and the child abuse charges were dropped.
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Online federal court documents Monday did not show whether Falkner or Rincker have entered pleas.
Verb
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Think about whether your child wants a one-time experience or a deeper camp-style program over several days.
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Charles wants peace with his son.
Verb
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The naval buildup comes as Kim seeks to strengthen what analysts have long viewed as one of the weaker branches of North Korea's military.
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The legislation also seeks to limit large investors — those with at least 350 properties — from buying homes.
Noun
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Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado, in exile after leaving Venezuela in December, took to X to send prayers and wish strength to Venezuelans.
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Continue saying your prayers, Tomdaya lovers, because the newlyweds have been feeding their fandom with the sweetest couple moments.
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“Desires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desires. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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