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
Beachgoers seeking relief from the recent heat or simply desiring a walk near the ocean have been met over the past week with advisories to stay away and, barring that, warnings to be extremely cautious around waves that have proven tragically powerful along Bay Area coasts.
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Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
London joined the organization in 2018, desiring to bring a chapter of the guild to his community in Seattle.
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Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
Employees who live outside the city — or anyone else desiring to park for an extended time in downtown Hudson — can get a downtown parking permit for $200 annually, or $20 a month, according to the city’s website.
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Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
If desiring a man was a distraction at best and a disgrace at worst for decades, then when were you meant to learn about men?
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Taiye Selasi,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
London joined the organization in 2018, desiring to bring a chapter of the guild to his community in Seattle.
—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
Employees who live outside the city — or anyone else desiring to park for an extended time in downtown Hudson — can get a downtown parking permit for $200 annually, or $20 a month, according to the city’s website.
—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
If desiring a man was a distraction at best and a disgrace at worst for decades, then when were you meant to learn about men?
—
Taiye Selasi,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
Huxley suggests that the only people on whom immortality would not be wasted are those who have already ceased desiring it.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desiring
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Whether that means trading heavier winter fragrances for something brighter, packing a beachy body mist for vacation, or simply craving a scent that feels a little lighter and easier to wear in the heat.
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Gourmand perfumes, scents built around edible, dessert-like notes, continue to dominate because shoppers are craving comfort and nostalgia.
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One exciting startup seeking to develop a next-generation analog computer is Unconventional AI.
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The defense team also pointed to another Utah criminal case in which prosecutors were accused of contempt and suggested that one potential remedy would be to bar the state from seeking the death penalty.
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There’s a lot about wanting to go back in time and change other things in my life.
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Lyles has not given a reason for her resignation beyond wanting to spend more time with her family.
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The city is also requesting $15 million in capital funds to help boost the housing initiative.
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Service, whose office sits at the corner of 18th Street and Vine Street, said business owners have spent years requesting additional patrols and, at one point, pushed for dedicated funding to increase police presence in the district.
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“Desiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiring. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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