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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
Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Edwards was taken into custody on April 13 after officers were dispatched to a home on Landrum Drive regarding a wanted person, according to the release.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Authorities in Kaufman County are searching for suspects in a deadly shooting that left one 18-year-old dead and another wounded late last month, as federal officials have also issued a wanted alert for a teenager in connection with a capital murder case.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Lyons has been on Spain’s wanted list for about two years, following a murder there in 2024.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Even after seizing a wanted dictator out of Venezuela and while monitoring an air war in Iran.
—John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
In December, Lilly’s 2012 Mercedes C-Class sedan was spotted by a plate-recognition camera that identified the vehicle as belonging to a wanted person, according to a police report.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Harlow last year was arrested after two months at-large as a wanted fugitive.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Oseguera was one of the most wanted cartel kingpins in Mexico and the United States.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
The House wanted to steer $1 million to a company linked to a Broward entrepreneur, Freddie Figgers, to sell specially outfitted health and fitness tablets, as Politico Florida reported.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Police are searching for a man wanted in a home invasion in Naperville early Saturday morning.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Management wanted tighter margins; employees wanted income stability.
—Vicente Reynal, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
And Audree wanted to honor the shooters.
—Meena Duerson, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Sources have told The Star that KU’s coaching staff believed in his potential but wanted to see more physicality and aggression from him.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
The state does not hold information on where they are used or when, which advocates have wanted to change for years.
—Thomas Heaton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The Galaxy wanted to get off to a fast start at home in the 2026 season.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Patel added eight of the FBI's most wanted fugitives have been captured in just over a year, more than double the previous four years combined.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Edwards was taken into custody on April 13 after officers were dispatched to a home on Landrum Drive regarding a wanted person, according to the release.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Authorities in Kaufman County are searching for suspects in a deadly shooting that left one 18-year-old dead and another wounded late last month, as federal officials have also issued a wanted alert for a teenager in connection with a capital murder case.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Lyons has been on Spain’s wanted list for about two years, following a murder there in 2024.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Even after seizing a wanted dictator out of Venezuela and while monitoring an air war in Iran.
—John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
In December, Lilly’s 2012 Mercedes C-Class sedan was spotted by a plate-recognition camera that identified the vehicle as belonging to a wanted person, according to a police report.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Harlow last year was arrested after two months at-large as a wanted fugitive.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Oseguera was one of the most wanted cartel kingpins in Mexico and the United States.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
That’s part of why Nicole wanted to be involved.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
The House wanted to steer $1 million to a company linked to a Broward entrepreneur, Freddie Figgers, to sell specially outfitted health and fitness tablets, as Politico Florida reported.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Police are searching for a man wanted in a home invasion in Naperville early Saturday morning.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Management wanted tighter margins; employees wanted income stability.
—Vicente Reynal, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
And Audree wanted to honor the shooters.
—Meena Duerson, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Sources have told The Star that KU’s coaching staff believed in his potential but wanted to see more physicality and aggression from him.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
The state does not hold information on where they are used or when, which advocates have wanted to change for years.
—Thomas Heaton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The Galaxy wanted to get off to a fast start at home in the 2026 season.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wanted
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Las Vegas has desperately been looking for its long-term signal-caller, and Mendoza provides the consistency and professionalism that the Raiders have craved for decades at the position.—
Nick Harris
April 20,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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This was the early breakthrough that Liverpool craved, an opportunity to shake PSG’s belief and to send the home supporters into a frenzy in a stadium that had been a cauldron of noise since kick-off.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Theresa Ochoa needed just one save to record the shutout, getting plenty of help from a defense led by Maya Pantoja, Salma Habaibeh and Grace Stachowicz.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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DFIs channeled public money into private equity funds whose managers paid themselves hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to expand a health care regime that, in some cases, had effectively imprisoned the people who most needed help.—
Hettie O'Brien,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
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The business owner, who wished not to be publicly identified, reported to the Weld County Sheriff's Office that her honey stand was stolen from over the weekend.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The first jackets of their kind were worn by European soldiers in the late 18th century, who wished to have a short jacket that could be worn over their dress uniforms.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Aniston, who was married to Theroux from 2015 to 2018, liked the post from her verified Instagram account.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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There have always been rumors about the British royal family, and even before the former prince Andrew was arrested for suspicion of misconduct in public office, one of the rumors about him was that no one really liked him.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
19 Apr. 2026
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Flats used to be the preferred method, but Faust doesn’t think that’s in the berry’s best interest.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI memo criticizes Anthropic watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Serve with steamed white rice if desired.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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While her pace and penchant for getting into good spaces are admirable, her lack of end product still leaves much to be desired.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Although United want to add two midfielders, doing both at a price point in the £70m-plus region — echoing their three big signings last summer — might be beyond their finances this time round, given the further squad strengthening required.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Adams was released from jail after posting a $225,000 bond but is required to wear an electronic monitoring device, local media reported.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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A couple giggling teens popped on and off that scale recently, pleased, apparently, by the reading.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The president was reportedly pleased by the news of his eldest son's plans to marry again.—
Linda Marx,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Wanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanted. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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