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
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
If this quest advances at the breakneck pace Isaacman desires, then Earth’s celestial sidekick will also become a place of profound scientific revelations.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2026
No one is immune to the lampooning, even the dazed and confused sons and daughters who get sidelined and pawned off due to their parents’ ambitions, neuroses and desires to achieve greatness.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
This, before the NFL ultimately ramps up its desires for an 18-game season.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
On April 9, for instance, Mars will enter Aries, activating your eighth house of transformation and depth, making everything from your emotions and desires stronger than usual.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Sports, after all, can be a vehicle for shaping our values and expressing our desires.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Stark pointed to scientific research that says people are born with instinctive desires to protect and care for others.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Brenner pointed out that across all three enterprises, there is a need to fulfill customer desires for optionality above all else, even as same-day delivery becomes more commonplace among delivery providers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 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
Bryan straddling the political center reflects the disjointed desires of a nation that polls consistently inconsistent on issues, one that in 2024 yearned for both universal health care and the removal of hardworking longtime residents.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
If this quest advances at the breakneck pace Isaacman desires, then Earth’s celestial sidekick will also become a place of profound scientific revelations.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2026
No one is immune to the lampooning, even the dazed and confused sons and daughters who get sidelined and pawned off due to their parents’ ambitions, neuroses and desires to achieve greatness.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
This, before the NFL ultimately ramps up its desires for an 18-game season.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
On April 9, for instance, Mars will enter Aries, activating your eighth house of transformation and depth, making everything from your emotions and desires stronger than usual.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Sports, after all, can be a vehicle for shaping our values and expressing our desires.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Stark pointed to scientific research that says people are born with instinctive desires to protect and care for others.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Brenner pointed out that across all three enterprises, there is a need to fulfill customer desires for optionality above all else, even as same-day delivery becomes more commonplace among delivery providers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 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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In the wake of the communications’ release — which also included Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds’ appeals to Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for support — insiders told TMZ that Baldoni’s lawyers aimed to call Swift as a hostile witness.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Her team noted key depositions haven't even begun, major discovery disputes remain and even the full list of parties isn’t finalized due to pending motions and appeals.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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If your family craves beach time beyond Galveston, these barrier islands deliver.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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And for anyone who craves the Charlotte that existed before the craft cocktail boom and the rooftop bar era, this basement-level pub is a gift.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When a consumer requests the removal of inaccurate information, credit agencies typically have 30 days to respond.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Police officials have argued that some oversight requests conflict with existing procedures or legal protections for officers.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His lawyers did not enter pleas to the charges or apply for his release on bail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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However, despite pleas from Owens’ family, Lorincz was not charged with second-degree murder, a first-degree felony.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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October 23 – November 21 Creativity wants a stage — and willing partners.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has shown interest in a team in London; Qatar Sports Investment, the owners of soccer giant PSG, is eying one in Paris; and RedBird Capital, which owns AC Milan and is an investor in Paramount, wants a team in Milan.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The mayor has since demoted Brewer from board chair and seeks to remove him as operating chairman as well, but the soonest Johnson can wield the supermajority likely required to fire Pettigrew for cause would be this summer.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The final count will not be known until next year, underscoring the vast scale of an exercise that seeks to capture the contours of one of the world’s most diverse and complex societies.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Planting seasons, river baptisms, torture, prayers, African dialects, poverty, massacres, lynchings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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The ceremony includes chanting, drumming, dancing, and prayers intended to honor the deceased and guide their spirit to the afterlife.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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