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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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Recent Examples of wanted
Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The robbers ran toward that shelter after beating Ajsac Sirin, and someone recognized Delia from a wanted poster, prosecutors said.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Guthrie was also added to the bureau's list of its most wanted missing persons.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
When border agents board during a stop (each with wanted posters of Philip and Elizabeth), Paige disembarks.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
Manafort has taken revenge by switching Mason’s identity with that of a wanted terrorist, leading M16 to go on their mission.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Former Olympian Ryan Wedding, who sat on the FBI’s most wanted list since March of 2025, was apprehended in Mexico, officials announced on Friday.
—Forbestv, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The New York City shooting happened in front of a surveillance camera, and police released other surveillance images in a wanted poster amid a nationwide manhunt.
—Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
In touting the arrest of Wedding, Patel highlighted the FBI’s arrest of six of the agency’s top 10 most wanted fugitives in the past year — including the recent arrest of a man in Mexico, who was charged with murdering a woman in North Carolina in 2016.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 14 Feb. 2026
That’s exactly the position that Carter Baumler wanted to be in.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Brettkelly wanted to maintain that energy for the documentary.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
Authorities said Brown was also wanted in connection with two other armed robberies in the days leading up to the killing.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
For example, school vouchers is not something the majority of House District 97 residents wanted, however received a yes vote for the governors endorsement and large financial donors.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Captain Harry Brook wanted to chase against Scotland, which beat first-timer Italy by 73 runs after losing to the West Indies in its first group game.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
This season, Jonathan Simkhai didn’t wanted to be sequestered backstage, away from friends and supporters of his brand.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Easy—because le roi wanted to break the encirclement on his eastern and southern flanks.
—Josef Joffe, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
In the release, federal authorities said Reyna was on the FBI’s most wanted list tied to the crime.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The robbers ran toward that shelter after beating Ajsac Sirin, and someone recognized Delia from a wanted poster, prosecutors said.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Guthrie was also added to the bureau's list of its most wanted missing persons.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
When border agents board during a stop (each with wanted posters of Philip and Elizabeth), Paige disembarks.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
Manafort has taken revenge by switching Mason’s identity with that of a wanted terrorist, leading M16 to go on their mission.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Former Olympian Ryan Wedding, who sat on the FBI’s most wanted list since March of 2025, was apprehended in Mexico, officials announced on Friday.
—Forbestv, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The New York City shooting happened in front of a surveillance camera, and police released other surveillance images in a wanted poster amid a nationwide manhunt.
—Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
In touting the arrest of Wedding, Patel highlighted the FBI’s arrest of six of the agency’s top 10 most wanted fugitives in the past year — including the recent arrest of a man in Mexico, who was charged with murdering a woman in North Carolina in 2016.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
Nobody wanted to dwell on it but everyone knew what was coming after the 2012-13 skating season.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 14 Feb. 2026
That’s exactly the position that Carter Baumler wanted to be in.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Brettkelly wanted to maintain that energy for the documentary.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
Authorities said Brown was also wanted in connection with two other armed robberies in the days leading up to the killing.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
For example, school vouchers is not something the majority of House District 97 residents wanted, however received a yes vote for the governors endorsement and large financial donors.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Captain Harry Brook wanted to chase against Scotland, which beat first-timer Italy by 73 runs after losing to the West Indies in its first group game.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
This season, Jonathan Simkhai didn’t wanted to be sequestered backstage, away from friends and supporters of his brand.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Easy—because le roi wanted to break the encirclement on his eastern and southern flanks.
—Josef Joffe, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wanted
Verb
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Opera companies have long craved a compact, family-friendly hit, good for all ages, like ballet’s Nutcracker.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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It will be devoured by the 49ers Faithful’s malnourished soul that has craved another championship for 31 years.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Cuba does not appear to have any remaining allies willing to supply the hundreds of millions of dollars-worth of fuel needed to power the economy.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There were speeches, including by Korea's ambassador to Italy, and a few interactive moments, like when the crowd got help trying out a hacky-sack-like game and wished our neighbors a happy New Year.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2026
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In an email sent to Whitfield, the TEA investigator responsible for the case thanked Whitfield for his cooperation and wished him the best.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2026
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Miller liked Codie’s stats, but the coach also emphasized that those nine points and six rebounds didn’t accurately reflect how effective Codie played against an imposing frontline for Missouri.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Duke of York liked bold ideas.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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That’s generally been their preferred method, as the Yanks haven’t committed big money to a free agent reliever since Zack Britton ($39 million) and Adam Ottavino ($27 million) signed three-year contracts in January 2019.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Most typically vote like partisans, in favor of their preferred party.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Where Vance seems only to have desired to berate and insult, there was something more urgently coaxing in Rubio’s tone.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Colorado Rockies have been swept away by curling fever, feeling the Olympic spirit with their very own makeshift game during spring training — though some of their sweeping leaves a lot to be desired!—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Harrison remains free on bail and is required to undergo electronic monitoring and attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, according to the District Attorney’s Office.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Wooden’s home is now decorated with a pyramid of poop, and one wonders how many humiliations will be required to convince administrators to clean things up.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Tongues tested, palates finally pleased, the adventurers decided that this was as good a place to stop as any.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
20 Feb. 2026
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That pleased Republicans who had called for his resignation.—
Dana Ferguson,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Wanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanted. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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