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as in craved
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I want a new car so badly!
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as in needed
to have as a requirement
that stray cat wants food and a clean place to sleep
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as in wished
to see fit
do what you want
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as in enjoyed
to wish to have
I want some ice cream for dessert, please
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as in liked
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Recent Examples of wanted
Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Michael Paul Brown, 45, of Anaconda, Montana, was the state's most wanted man until his time on the lam ended near a barn just under six miles from the scene of his horrific crime.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The Jackson Police Department took Drummond, 28, off the state’s most wanted list and into custody in connection with the killing of four people in Lake County on July 29, according to the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Memos unearthed from Biden’s term show his aides wanted the president to personally sign pardon decisions and advised against using the autopen on clemency decisions.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2025
Apple fans have also wanted 5x zoom across the board.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Everyone wanted the saga to come to an end, just not like this.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Since the parallax method had failed, Michell wanted to try to find a new way of determining the distance to the stars.
—Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
Instinctively, the creative wanted to decline to make the movie, also produced by Steven Spielberg for Amblin Entertainment and Sam Mendes, alongside Zhao and production partner Nic Gonda’s Book of Shadows.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Even into 2017, millions of Americans who wanted jobs couldn’t find them, or could only get part-time work.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The chairman said that every Republican member of Congress wanted to see the Epstein files released and accountability for any government official involved in a potential cover-up.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Prosecutors said Cacconie is now considered a wanted fugitive, and law enforcement agencies were looking for him.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Michael Paul Brown, 45, of Anaconda, Montana, was the state's most wanted man until his time on the lam ended near a barn just under six miles from the scene of his horrific crime.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The Jackson Police Department took Drummond, 28, off the state’s most wanted list and into custody in connection with the killing of four people in Lake County on July 29, according to the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
After making 35 appearances (16 starts) with Triple-A Omaha, the club wanted Bowlan to make a positional change.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Memos unearthed from Biden’s term show his aides wanted the president to personally sign pardon decisions and advised against using the autopen on clemency decisions.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2025
Apple fans have also wanted 5x zoom across the board.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Everyone wanted the saga to come to an end, just not like this.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Since the parallax method had failed, Michell wanted to try to find a new way of determining the distance to the stars.
—Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
Instinctively, the creative wanted to decline to make the movie, also produced by Steven Spielberg for Amblin Entertainment and Sam Mendes, alongside Zhao and production partner Nic Gonda’s Book of Shadows.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Even into 2017, millions of Americans who wanted jobs couldn’t find them, or could only get part-time work.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The chairman said that every Republican member of Congress wanted to see the Epstein files released and accountability for any government official involved in a potential cover-up.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wanted
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With All-Star catcher Will Smith sidelined by a bone bruise in his right hand, Dalton Rushing was handed the chance at regular playing time the top prospect no doubt craved.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
6 Sep. 2025
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This was the childhood Prince William so craved.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Don’t fret over laundry day; this quilt is machine washable in warm water, dryer-friendly on low heat, and can be touched up with an iron if needed.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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United needed someone who’d be sharp to what was needed in the current day.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Bookout, 33, wished her ex and Conner well when the pair announced Conner's pregnancy.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Adugna wished all parents strength and wisdom in guiding their daughters.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Alonso would have liked to have made more signings this summer, with strengthening in midfield an obvious target.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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That post has been liked over 26,000 times at the time of publication.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The fourth season will be played from June 18-July 18, 2026, the preferred slot in the calendar for MLC with not much competition from other domestic leagues.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mobile check-in allows guests to bypass the lobby and go straight to their rooms using the hotel’s app, if desired.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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For example, one of my students, who had a background in finance, strongly desired to get a job in marketing.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Typically, a peer-review process is required where multiple experts in the field provide feedback on the analysis before a publication is possible.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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O’Connell updated a city ordinance that required immigration enforcement to be reported to his office, and endorsed The Belonging Fund, which provided aid to families affected by the raids.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Magnitude had descended in the track’s estimation from the 2-1 morning line by post time to go off at 7-2, but Bracket Buster, who went off at 17-1 to place, pleased his trainer Victoria Oliver by stepping smartly out of the pack to challenge Sovereignty briefly at the top of the stretch.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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His effort to schmaltz Putin with a display of royal pageantry obviously pleased this murderous dictator to no end.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Wanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanted. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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