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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 Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
El Mencho was one of the most wanted criminals in both Mexico and the United States.
—Matt Rivers, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
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
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
His parents wanted to make sure that he and his older brother would never get sucked into such slaughter.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Reflecting on Payne’s death, Styles said the loss has been especially painful given how closely their lives and experiences were intertwined, describing Payne as someone with a deeply kind nature who always wanted to do well by others.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Before the conflict, Azerbaijan wanted to stay neutral.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Mar. 2026
Royal expert Ingrid Seward wrote in her book My Mother and I about Queen Elizabeth that the late monarch wanted Diana to be with Andrew instead of Charles because of the age difference.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Mar. 2026
De La Salle’s Chaden Harvey wanted to pay the ultimate tribute to the players who shaped him.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
More than half of Americans, 54%, in a March 2025 Gallup poll, favored eliminating DST, while 40% wanted to keep it.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The Stars wanted an interference call on the Predators on the zone entry, but didn’t get it.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Oseguera was one of the most wanted cartel kingpins in Mexico and the United States.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
El Mencho was one of the most wanted criminals in both Mexico and the United States.
—Matt Rivers, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
Carolyn, by all accounts, wanted something simple that wouldn’t look dated or feature much adornment.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
His parents wanted to make sure that he and his older brother would never get sucked into such slaughter.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Reflecting on Payne’s death, Styles said the loss has been especially painful given how closely their lives and experiences were intertwined, describing Payne as someone with a deeply kind nature who always wanted to do well by others.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Before the conflict, Azerbaijan wanted to stay neutral.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Mar. 2026
Royal expert Ingrid Seward wrote in her book My Mother and I about Queen Elizabeth that the late monarch wanted Diana to be with Andrew instead of Charles because of the age difference.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Mar. 2026
De La Salle’s Chaden Harvey wanted to pay the ultimate tribute to the players who shaped him.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
More than half of Americans, 54%, in a March 2025 Gallup poll, favored eliminating DST, while 40% wanted to keep it.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The Stars wanted an interference call on the Predators on the zone entry, but didn’t get it.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wanted
Verb
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The teenagers each craved a room of their own, away from their pesky younger siblings.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Amid its evolution into a shopping and dining powerhouse, the neighborhood long craved a calm refuge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The comments underneath her post were the kind of love letter a whole generation needed to write.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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His client also wished to spare his family from a trial.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Royal breakup Netflix wished Meghan Markle all the best with her lifestyle brand after the streaming giant and the Duchess of Sussex decided to end their partnership.—
Tricia Escobedo,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In my industry, people are sometimes very concerned about female characters not being liked by audiences, even though it’s been proven over and over that audiences really respond to real women.—
Outside,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … MEDIA TURNING A BLIND EYE — Mamdani's wife liked posts celebrating Oct 7 terror attacks but gets soft treatment from the press.—
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FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Job opening numbers, personal consumption expenditures data - the Fed's preferred inflation gauge - and a second estimate of quarterly GDP are due this week.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Now, the preferred tennis shoes have cool retro vibes and a wider, more rounded toe.—
Lina-Marie Baatz,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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California teachers’ desired class sizes average 20 to 24 students.—
Diana Lambert,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Many stouts lean bitter due to the hops, so only 8 ounces is needed for sufficient flavor (which nicely provides you with leftovers to drink while cooking, if desired).—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Experts note that this preparation could have required munitions capable of penetrating deeply to ensure destruction.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Plus, the positioning of the toilet right behind the bathroom door means some awkward maneuvering may be required.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The new, and more expensive, XDR model goes a bit further with mini-LED backlighting, better contrasting and dimming zones, and an improved 120Hz refresh rate (the standard edition is capped at 60Hz) — an update Apple gamers and HDR lovers should be pleased by.—
Shawn Chen,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The new, and more expensive, XDR model goes a bit further with mini-LED backlighting, better contrasting and dimming zones, and an improved 120Hz refresh rate (the standard edition is capped at 60Hz) — an update Apple gamers and HDR lovers should be pleased by.—
Shawn Chen,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Wanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanted. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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