1
as in craving
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
he greatly desired a new mountain bike for his next birthday
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2
as in seeking
to make a request for
the host desires a response to the dinner invitation by tomorrow
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Recent Examples of desiring
After all, who can’t relate to someone desiring a simple vacation with their family only to have work issues get in the way?
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
Buyers desiring a teapot that naturally regulates temperature should seek a pot made of heavy metal pot rather than glass.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
The topic of banning phones at gigs has been a contentious one over the years, with artists wishing for fans to live in the moment, and fans desiring a chance to memorialize their concert experiences.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
Buyers desiring a teapot that naturally regulates temperature should seek a pot made of heavy metal pot rather than glass.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
The topic of banning phones at gigs has been a contentious one over the years, with artists wishing for fans to live in the moment, and fans desiring a chance to memorialize their concert experiences.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desiring
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Clients are gravitating towards cleaner, more elevated tailoring — whether in full suits or styled down with denim — while still craving that distinctive twist.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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That’s with a supply of originals like Apple’s F1 and New Line’s Zack Cregger title Weapons, the reboot of DC Studios’ Superman, and a horror sequel a generation was craving in Final Destination Bloodlines, the highest-grossing title in the franchise ($138M domestic/$301M worldwide).—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 Sep. 2025
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In their permit applications, companies cite this reality, often listing financial considerations as the reason for seeking exemptions, Oilfield Witness found.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday night, the president asked the Supreme Court to quickly accept and rule on an appeal seeking to overturn the lower court decision.—
Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Michôd says that Sweeney was initially tentative about Martin's involvement, wanting to protect her own creative space, but opened up upon realizing that Martin wasn't going to try and control her performance.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Rumors swirled this summer about SiriusXM not wanting to renew Stern’s contract, amid his high price tag and his less frequent broadcasting schedule.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Village officials didn’t respond to calls or emails requesting comment.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Those include making people verify old account information when requesting a change and requiring comptroller office staff to speak with a vendor’s representative on the phone to finalize an account change.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Desiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiring. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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