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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
Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
In their middle-of-the-night, middle-of-the street confrontation, Lee told Chutto that his grandfather wanted to claim the land.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
Despite the fire sale, the Jets surprisingly held onto running back Breece Hall, even though the 24-year-old actively wanted to be traded.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
That’s a small concession to make to land a player the Ravens wanted.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
All the areas were within sight of a stage with a musician or band, and each stage area had ample seating for guests who wanted to sit and sip in the shade.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
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
Rick Mayo saw that adults over 40 were being underserved in fitness and who wanted results without the noise of crowded gyms.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
However, Wang wanted to wait until their second official wedding in Asia.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 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
However, Brockman wanted to go big or go home.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
In their middle-of-the-night, middle-of-the street confrontation, Lee told Chutto that his grandfather wanted to claim the land.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
Despite the fire sale, the Jets surprisingly held onto running back Breece Hall, even though the 24-year-old actively wanted to be traded.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
That’s a small concession to make to land a player the Ravens wanted.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
All the areas were within sight of a stage with a musician or band, and each stage area had ample seating for guests who wanted to sit and sip in the shade.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
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
Rick Mayo saw that adults over 40 were being underserved in fitness and who wanted results without the noise of crowded gyms.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
However, Wang wanted to wait until their second official wedding in Asia.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 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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Fit piecrust into a 9-inch pie plate; crimp edges as desired and chill in freezer until ready to use.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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Based on ideas of recruit quality and the traits the military sees as best suited to success in the ranks, the military has mostly desired to recruit straight and white young men.—
Jeremiah Favara,
The Conversation,
3 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 11 Nov. 2025.
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