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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
J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
At India’s request, Memon and her two sons were added this past March to the wanted list of Interpol, the international police agency, in connection with money-laundering charges.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The police issued a wanted poster for a man named Jon Brent Dyer, 58.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The show will follow a secret agent with an impeccable record who is betrayed and becomes the most wanted man in Spain.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
But, God, to be able to play a Pablo Escobar who was just petty and wanted friends, there was something so stupid and so hilarious about that to me.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Kerri Rawson — who had grown up in Wichita — was living in Michigan but hadn’t forgotten the moniker of the wanted murder.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
After all, Robbie is a wanted man, holding a gun to the head of the federal agent who has been hunting him.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2025
Billy, however, was a wanted man everywhere there was breathable air.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
Albert, clearly infatuated, wanted George to meet Betty, and that’s when the older brother locked eyes with Charme, who was 19 years old at the time.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
Popovich wanted play to continue so his San Antonio Spurs could go against a Heat defense that might not have gotten set.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Typically, an eye technician will schedule an appointment to teach people new to contact lenses how to insert them, but Meadow wanted the contacts immediately for Saturday’s game.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 Nov. 2025
Harrison wanted no part of that agreement, and successfully eliminated Cuban from the power structure.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
Politicians and policymakers at the time wanted to create a standardized mortgage that borrowers could afford and pay off during their working years, when the average lifespan for an American was 66 years old.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Suddenly, everybody wanted to be back in Santa Monica.
—Kevin Cassidy, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
According to the military, the assailants wanted to repeat Monday what happened during the 2014 attack in Peshawar.
—NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited the White House on Monday, capping a remarkable turnaround for a man the US once considered a wanted terrorist.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
At India’s request, Memon and her two sons were added this past March to the wanted list of Interpol, the international police agency, in connection with money-laundering charges.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The police issued a wanted poster for a man named Jon Brent Dyer, 58.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The show will follow a secret agent with an impeccable record who is betrayed and becomes the most wanted man in Spain.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
But, God, to be able to play a Pablo Escobar who was just petty and wanted friends, there was something so stupid and so hilarious about that to me.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Kerri Rawson — who had grown up in Wichita — was living in Michigan but hadn’t forgotten the moniker of the wanted murder.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
After all, Robbie is a wanted man, holding a gun to the head of the federal agent who has been hunting him.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2025
Billy, however, was a wanted man everywhere there was breathable air.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Those deployments were politically controversial at the time, especially to those in the South who wanted to preserve the Jim Crow system of segregation.
—Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
Albert, clearly infatuated, wanted George to meet Betty, and that’s when the older brother locked eyes with Charme, who was 19 years old at the time.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
Popovich wanted play to continue so his San Antonio Spurs could go against a Heat defense that might not have gotten set.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Typically, an eye technician will schedule an appointment to teach people new to contact lenses how to insert them, but Meadow wanted the contacts immediately for Saturday’s game.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 Nov. 2025
Harrison wanted no part of that agreement, and successfully eliminated Cuban from the power structure.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
Politicians and policymakers at the time wanted to create a standardized mortgage that borrowers could afford and pay off during their working years, when the average lifespan for an American was 66 years old.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Suddenly, everybody wanted to be back in Santa Monica.
—Kevin Cassidy, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
According to the military, the assailants wanted to repeat Monday what happened during the 2014 attack in Peshawar.
—NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wanted
Verb
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Bob was among a few editors who studied the popularity of the old Herald American and pivoted to what readers craved.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the past, Dek craved a sense of belonging and desperately wanted to fit in with the Yautja, but he's now found his purpose – his people – in an unexpected foreign planet.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This can reduce time needed for extensive wind tunnel testing or large-scale computer simulations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The ones who needed to leave their mother tongue in order to find their true voice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When things later calmed down, Mossack Fonseca did resign from some clients that wished to leave.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The pair have been married for 51 years, according to an Instagram post from April 2025, in which Arlene wished a happy 80th birthday to Robert.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Katya hadn’t liked his plan, Ryan said.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Like me — a reluctant movie guy who never liked racing, and now somehow has three racecars.—
Chris Cardillo,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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From there, choose from any of the preferred payment methods and make a cash deposit.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Federal Reserve estimates tariffs are contributing five-tenths or six-tenths to the core personal consumption expenditures price index, the central bank's preferred measure of inflation, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said last week.—
Courtney Reagan,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While his performance against the Vikings in Week 7 (18 carries for 44 yards) left a ton to be desired, the important thing is that he's been effective in three of the last four weeks.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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If additional browning is desired after baking, place under the broiler.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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LeBlanc said the affected faculty members taught fewer classes than required by their contracts, and thus must reimburse the college.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Carriers are required to refund customers whose flights are canceled but not to cover costs such as food and hotels unless a delay or cancellation results from a factor within the control of the airlines, according to the Department of Transportation.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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However, a portion of their fanbase likely isn't all that pleased that the organization seems to be essentially giving up on any hopes of turning things around this season by making these moves.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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That was a game that, upon reflection, disappointed us with the result but extremely pleased us with the performance.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Wanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanted. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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