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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
Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
The officer was taken to the hospital with an injury that was not life-threatening, and the driver in the wanted vehicle escaped, San Mateo police said.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The wanted poster the agency shared Tuesday afternoon included a photo of Johnson and a second photo of the vehicle, a white 2012 Hyundai Elantra with the license plate BGP35N, that he was last seen in.
—Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 19 May 2026
At the center of this comedic cat-and-mouse chase was Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, a longtime ally of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has gone from a powerful enforcer of a bloody drug crackdown to a wanted criminal on the run.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
McDaniel even made a wanted poster with Mitchell’s face on it and pasted it to the wall inside the Chargers facility.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Another person on the most wanted bulletin, Isamar Santana, is now listed as in custody.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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
Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Richards, who wanted another umpire to make a ruling with a better angle, said the officials told him Pena did not keep possession.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2026
Emma said the team wanted the space to feel welcoming, energetic and experience-driven while still offering the comfort travelers expect from a premium lounge.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Despite the fact it was built in 2024, the couple still wanted the floor plan and interior design of their new pad to be completely reconfigured.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026
But critics felt his idea to mount a procession in its honor reflected his own runaway ego and obsession with status rather than what his daughter and husband actually wanted.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 May 2026
The United Soccer League wanted two teams in KC, Cadena said.
—Pj Green
may 30, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
As far back as the age of ten, Martin Scorsese wanted to make a movie about Jesus.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Nobody at Streamwood High wanted to play.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Adjective
Search for wanted suspect The Sheriff’s Office had produced a video about the cold case identifying the suspect and was about to release it, hoping the public would help investigators find Lawhead.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
The officer was taken to the hospital with an injury that was not life-threatening, and the driver in the wanted vehicle escaped, San Mateo police said.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The wanted poster the agency shared Tuesday afternoon included a photo of Johnson and a second photo of the vehicle, a white 2012 Hyundai Elantra with the license plate BGP35N, that he was last seen in.
—Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 19 May 2026
At the center of this comedic cat-and-mouse chase was Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, a longtime ally of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has gone from a powerful enforcer of a bloody drug crackdown to a wanted criminal on the run.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
McDaniel even made a wanted poster with Mitchell’s face on it and pasted it to the wall inside the Chargers facility.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Another person on the most wanted bulletin, Isamar Santana, is now listed as in custody.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Just wanted to know what your thoughts are on this.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Richards, who wanted another umpire to make a ruling with a better angle, said the officials told him Pena did not keep possession.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2026
Emma said the team wanted the space to feel welcoming, energetic and experience-driven while still offering the comfort travelers expect from a premium lounge.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Despite the fact it was built in 2024, the couple still wanted the floor plan and interior design of their new pad to be completely reconfigured.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026
But critics felt his idea to mount a procession in its honor reflected his own runaway ego and obsession with status rather than what his daughter and husband actually wanted.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 May 2026
The United Soccer League wanted two teams in KC, Cadena said.
—Pj Green
may 30, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
As far back as the age of ten, Martin Scorsese wanted to make a movie about Jesus.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Nobody at Streamwood High wanted to play.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wanted
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Andrew, who is from South Norwood (very close to where the Crystal Palace game was played) and who once lived in a neighborhood near where Arsenal legend Ian Wright is from (Woolwich, south-east London, where Arsenal were originally formed in 1886), craved a safe space for fans of all backgrounds.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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In this slurry of addictive information, people craved the authentic — and influencer culture emerged as a tonic.—
David S. Bennahum,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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How to reclaim the lost art of apprenticeship and put in the work that’s needed to reach our highest potential.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Few accessories can so instantly and dramatically transform one’s presentation as a pair of sunglasses (if further evidence is needed, just think of Snoopy’s transition to Joe Cool).—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
2 June 2026
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Others, like Franklin, wished for a new kind of empire, one in which justice prevailed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Hobbyists may have wished for a third hand at times, when having to pause work in order to reset a vise clamp, but AxiGlide – a dual-axis vise currently on Kickstarter – offers a new angle on how such devices work.—
Shirl Leigh
May 26,
New Atlas,
26 May 2026
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Jonathan liked to drop in on patients, ask how things were going.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Mabe Fratti and Bill Orcutt’s collaboration didn’t begin colorfully or dramatically; Fratti just liked Orcutt and said so publicly, prompting Orcutt to reach out, which resulted in their working—remotely, mostly—on a series of pieces.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
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The new debate reshaping corporate budgets watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Jennifer Elias,Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Many preferred pet-like robot designs.—
Matt O’Brien,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The company’s shares are down 16% year to date as investors worry its businesses are being eaten up by competitors and that Copilot’s user base leaves a lot to be desired.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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Drizzle with maple syrup or honey, if desired.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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He will be required to attend an alcohol treatment program, Laboeuf’s attorney, Sarah Chervinsky, told the AP.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Hansi Flick’s squad needs trimming, and Barca also know that income through sales will be required to meet La Liga’s spending rules.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Tax cuts and an assault on federal regulation have pleased many, even as tariffs, immigration restrictions and now spiking fuel prices and rising interest rates have kept the small business optimism index below historic averages.—
John Schroyer,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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Again, Brunello was a man at ease in his surroundings, pleased to share the docufilm about his life and philosophies.—
Randee Dawn,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Wanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanted. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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