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
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.
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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
Trump has also left the door open to resuming nuclear deal negotiations that collapsed last summer, something the regime has signaled openness to despite their denials of ever desiring or possessing nuclear weapons.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 2 Feb. 2026
However, the information relay was slow; too slow for an audience desiring faster communication and quicker updates.
—Harvey Young, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Financial intermediaries that channel money from businesses and households desiring to save to others desiring to borrow perform a vital economic function.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2025
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
Trump has also left the door open to resuming nuclear deal negotiations that collapsed last summer, something the regime has signaled openness to despite their denials of ever desiring or possessing nuclear weapons.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 2 Feb. 2026
However, the information relay was slow; too slow for an audience desiring faster communication and quicker updates.
—Harvey Young, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Financial intermediaries that channel money from businesses and households desiring to save to others desiring to borrow perform a vital economic function.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desiring
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But are your emotions craving freedom and purpose?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Starfleet Academy left you craving more Trek?—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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In the harsh afternoon sun, it was deserted except for dogs dozing on the rocks, and lovers seeking a shred of privacy.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Air raid sirens were reported throughout Israel, sending residents seeking refuge in bomb shelters.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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The crocodile’s rare appearance represented a disheartening degradation but a hopeful sign of what the Niger Delta, if salvaged, can still become — an eco-diverse paradise akin to the Amazon or Costa Rica, that feeds its populace and attracts foreign visitors wanting to witness nature’s glory.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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How to get tickets For fans wanting to see Kesha this time around, some pre-sale seats became available Tuesday, March 24.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Earlier this month, the Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and several residents of McCrorey Heights filed a motion for a temporary restraining order against NCDOT, requesting a halt to the project.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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The additional $10 million the department is requesting would pay for two supervising attorneys, 25 attorneys, 3 senior legal analysts and one associate governmental program analyst, the request says.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Desiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiring. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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