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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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
Huxley suggests that the only people on whom immortality would not be wasted are those who have already ceased desiring it.
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Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Perfect for a summer table, this ribbed beauty offers an elevated option when desiring a traditional goblet style.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
On the sensual afro-pop fusion, produced by Daramola, the artists sing about connecting and desiring each other, and even wanting to have each other’s baby.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
Hyundai will surely sell a slew of these and might even out sell the sister-like Kia Telluride for those desiring a little more flare.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the population desiring regime change is hesitant to risk their lives, fearing state violence and no outside help.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 23 Mar. 2026
As in equities, a credit CV that purchases part of the shares in a private credit fund from those desiring to leave establishes a new separate fund, comprising the new buyout investors, that’s still managed by the PE firm that raised and ran the original pool.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Multiple studies have shown birth control use is not associated with infertility, and for people desiring an IUD, there are many effective options to help manage discomfort with the insertion.
—Karen Greiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
For those that are desiring a less-sweet, more mild syrup, this one may be for you.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Perfect for a summer table, this ribbed beauty offers an elevated option when desiring a traditional goblet style.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
On the sensual afro-pop fusion, produced by Daramola, the artists sing about connecting and desiring each other, and even wanting to have each other’s baby.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
Hyundai will surely sell a slew of these and might even out sell the sister-like Kia Telluride for those desiring a little more flare.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the population desiring regime change is hesitant to risk their lives, fearing state violence and no outside help.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 23 Mar. 2026
As in equities, a credit CV that purchases part of the shares in a private credit fund from those desiring to leave establishes a new separate fund, comprising the new buyout investors, that’s still managed by the PE firm that raised and ran the original pool.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Multiple studies have shown birth control use is not associated with infertility, and for people desiring an IUD, there are many effective options to help manage discomfort with the insertion.
—Karen Greiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
For those that are desiring a less-sweet, more mild syrup, this one may be for you.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desiring
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While the crowd skews young, the hotel also attracts business travelers craving a post-conference buzz.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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After a few long years of touring behind that record, she felt burnt out—and by the time COVID shut down Melbourne’s music scene, Vandal was craving disconnection, a pull to go offline.—
Erica Campbell,
Pitchfork,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Trump has signed executive orders seeking some of the same policies on a federal level.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Later, lunch and afternoon tea often fill the tables with locals or guests seeking live music and a great way to wind down the workday.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The past few seasons have all been about Amanda wanting to open up and find her own voice, but here her voice is once again getting lost in the roar of someone else.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Throughout the season, Idalski talked a lot about wanting Vancouver to be difficult to play against with a strong on-ice identity, much like his college team.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The company filed a ticket a week before work began, requesting that gas lines be properly marked.—
Brian New,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Yes, and this study was motivated again by increasing reports from our blood bank that people were calling and requesting blood from donors who specifically did not receive the Covid-19 vaccination.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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“Desiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiring. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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