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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
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
One of the men in the wanted posters previously lived at the house but moved out, according to relatives close to the situation, who described him as the ex-husband of a member of the Thao family.
—Maria Alejandra Cardona, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Castillo was the 516th person to be placed on the wanted list.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
After leading Cathedral Catholic High School to a state championship football appearance last fall and being named the CIF San Diego Section Offensive Player of the Year, Honor Fa’alave-Johnson became a wanted young man.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
The Boston Police Department has updated its most wanted list.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Right before the crash, discussions captured on the cockpit voice recorder indicated that the pilot wanted the landing gear to be launched.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2026
Campbell suggested providing three additional hours of qualifying time to players who wanted to wait until Connell left.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026
The man had been deported to Mexico and wanted Carlos to know he was reunited with his family.
—Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
In 2024, the company introduced its Estate Collection—its most design-forward, high-touch homes—aimed at buyers who wanted the benefits of co-ownership without compromising on architecture, amenities, or location.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
Lawyers for Tate's family wanted to call Emanuel to the stand to paint a picture of systemic issues within the department, including a pattern of coverups and excessive force.
—Dave Savini, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
By the time of the All-Star Game, the NHL wanted to try an outdoor game in Tampa.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Alex wanted to make a difference in this world.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
One of the men in the wanted posters previously lived at the house but moved out, according to relatives close to the situation, who described him as the ex-husband of a member of the Thao family.
—Maria Alejandra Cardona, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Castillo was the 516th person to be placed on the wanted list.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
After leading Cathedral Catholic High School to a state championship football appearance last fall and being named the CIF San Diego Section Offensive Player of the Year, Honor Fa’alave-Johnson became a wanted young man.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
The Boston Police Department has updated its most wanted list.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
Some folks who were moving a little slow, some folks wanted to dilute the Canadiana or the Big C Canadian of it.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Right before the crash, discussions captured on the cockpit voice recorder indicated that the pilot wanted the landing gear to be launched.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2026
Campbell suggested providing three additional hours of qualifying time to players who wanted to wait until Connell left.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026
The man had been deported to Mexico and wanted Carlos to know he was reunited with his family.
—Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
In 2024, the company introduced its Estate Collection—its most design-forward, high-touch homes—aimed at buyers who wanted the benefits of co-ownership without compromising on architecture, amenities, or location.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
Lawyers for Tate's family wanted to call Emanuel to the stand to paint a picture of systemic issues within the department, including a pattern of coverups and excessive force.
—Dave Savini, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
By the time of the All-Star Game, the NHL wanted to try an outdoor game in Tampa.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Alex wanted to make a difference in this world.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wanted
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George and Tina Schneider, along with their children, Jonathan and Emily, are introducing Northeast Florida to a taste of home that their family has craved since moving here from Connecticut more than 20 years ago.—
Teresa Stepzinski,
Florida Times-Union,
24 Jan. 2026
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While successful, the artists craved more.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2026
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There were lessons that needed to be learned from the experience in Boston that were driven home at practice and applied one game later.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The six-time Super Bowl champion head coach fell short of the 40 out of 50 votes needed for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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While some took his statement in good faith and wished Ye well on his recovery journey, others were more skeptical and questioned the timing of this apology, given that his upcoming album, Bully, is slated to drop January 30.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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Rolland said he's spent a decent amount of time at a neighboring laundromat in recent months and had wished there was a spot like Plant Joy Deli to stop in while waiting for clothes to dry.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Richard and Moody tried their hands at Butler-style pullup jumpers, and Hield handled the ball a tad more than Kerr would have probably liked.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the soundtrack of his youth, Walter Thompson-Hernández and his friends liked to devise a game of escape.—
Jason Parham,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Southwest is selling tickets at fares with different seating choices, including standard seats assigned at check‑in or paid preferred and extra‑legroom seats selected at booking.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Those numbers, above the Fed’s preferred 2% mark, foreshadow a lack of movement in interest rates this week.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Dollop whipped cream over panna cotta and spread, swooshing decoratively as desired.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Table of Contents takes the form of song titles to pair the music, if desired, and (unofficial) Spotify playlists have sprung up to assist.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Instead, on a variety of cosmic scales, from the insides of individual galaxies to groups and clusters of galaxies all the way up to the largest filamentary structures of all, an additional source of gravity is required.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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For the previous ten seconds, a huge green piece of a caterpillar roll had required the curator’s entire attention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Kennedy’s concern with productivity would have pleased Charles Davenport, a powerful leader of 20th-century American eugenics.—
Sarah DiGregorio,
Vanity Fair,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Monarchs gave JSerra little opportunity to make an offensive threat, and that pleased Mater Dei coach Sean Ganey.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Wanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanted. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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