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
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.
—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
The progression of limerence can be understood as a shift from desiring another person to becoming addicted to them.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Keïta and his studio fostered the embellishment of style and persona, the pleasure and play of fashioning a look and of desiring to be looked at.
—Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
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
The progression of limerence can be understood as a shift from desiring another person to becoming addicted to them.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Keïta and his studio fostered the embellishment of style and persona, the pleasure and play of fashioning a look and of desiring to be looked at.
—Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desiring
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These recipes will satisfy a dinner crowd in a flash, no matter what everyone is craving.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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With cobblestone streets, Spanish moss and 22 grand historic squares, this walkable Southern city makes an ideal destination for families craving something beyond the usual beach trip.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2026
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Chicago police are seeking the public's help to identify a young girl who was found alone in West Garfield Park early Tuesday morning.—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The letter is notable not only for its star power, but for the fact that many of the people who signed it work or have worked for one or both of the studios seeking to merge.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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Lena Dunham recalls her own father not wanting to be seen at the voting booths with her during the 2012 Barack Obama versus Mitt Romney election.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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For those wanting more, La Cañita can arrange a picnic package for an afternoon on the sand.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh has submitted required paperwork to the Senate, two people familiar with the matter said Monday, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive information ahead of its public release.—
Emily Wilkins,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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That phone call centered on Trump requesting that Zelensky look into the business dealings of Hunter Biden in Ukraine.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Desiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiring. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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