desiring

present participle of desire

Example Sentences

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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? 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
Verb
  • While Gaines’ own attempt didn’t go as planned this time, the recipe remains a tried-and-true favorite for anyone craving a classic chocolate layer cake.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
  • With employees consistently craving challenge and purpose, the Great Lock In offers a chance to revisit career goals, build momentum and finish the year stronger, whether that means preparing for a promotion, exploring a career pivot or taking first steps toward a side hustle.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Shut out of control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, Democrats are seeking to rebuild their brand with the American electorate following a poor performance during the 2024 presidential election.
    Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Once magnets for buyers seeking sunshine – and often looser Covid restrictions – demand has started to cool off in these states.
    CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Many choose to interpret this story as God wanting firm borders.
    John Fugelsang September 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
  • But the same respondents were also very dug in on their beliefs and not wanting to compromise them.
    Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • More than 6,800 people had signed a petition requesting that the faculty prevent Kirk from speaking at a similar event at Utah State University.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Regardless, the violation prompted officials in Vilnius, the capital, to write to NATO requesting assistance in defending against Russian aircraft.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Desiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiring. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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