1
as in craves
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I want a new car so badly!
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2
as in needs
to have as a requirement
that stray cat wants food and a clean place to sleep
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3
as in wishes
to see fit
do what you want
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as in likes
to wish to have
I want some ice cream for dessert, please
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as in lacks
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
there's a notable want of teachers in that rural school district
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as in weaknesses
a defect in character
she's well-meaning and kind, but her besetting want is a complete lack of tact
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Recent Examples of wants
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Charles wants peace with his son.
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Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
But beyond those universal desires, gaining a grasp of their more specific needs, wants and preferences can help management pinpoint the types of programming and spaces that will be most valued by current and future residents.
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Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Fortune wants to hear from you!
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Anica Walls, president of SEIU Local 1000, the largest state worker union, said that while the group wants downtown to succeed, state workers shouldn’t be treated as a subsidy for struggling businesses.
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Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
The net takeaway is that Warsh wants to keep markets guessing, allowing its own pricing mechanisms to react to data and handicap scenarios.
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Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
If the federal government wants a role in election security again at some point, said Lux, the Florida voting official, they'll be invited back — skeptically.
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Miles Parks,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Sirianni, 45, a hypercompetitive hothead who has conspicuously engaged with players (in Eagles and opposing jerseys), coaches (Eagles and opposing), fans (same) and officials, wants to be a mature person who can rein in his emotions, but not at the expense of surrendering his essence.
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Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
What eludes Keynesians is that while our wants are unlimited, our ability to fulfill our wants is highly limited.
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John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
These are more than reasonable wants.
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R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Their thinly sketched roles only underscore the welcome presence of Nate’s three daughters, who — while individualized with distinct wants and needs — maintain a feminine alliance that gives the story its heart.
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Natalia Winkelman,
Variety,
27 May 2026
The price simply reflects the building’s capacity for satisfying human wants—with the latter as well as the former physical facts about the world.
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Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
The fact that those dreary assessments have very little to do with the actual wants and needs of the vast majority of Californians — not to mention the state’s history of electing mostly dull and drab governors — should give their authors pause.
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Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Chesbrough thinks consumers are sometimes unrealistic in their wants.
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Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Your current spending should align with your needs more than your wants at this moment.
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Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Think about whether your child wants a one-time experience or a deeper camp-style program over several days.
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Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Charles wants peace with his son.
—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
But beyond those universal desires, gaining a grasp of their more specific needs, wants and preferences can help management pinpoint the types of programming and spaces that will be most valued by current and future residents.
—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Fortune wants to hear from you!
—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Anica Walls, president of SEIU Local 1000, the largest state worker union, said that while the group wants downtown to succeed, state workers shouldn’t be treated as a subsidy for struggling businesses.
—
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
The net takeaway is that Warsh wants to keep markets guessing, allowing its own pricing mechanisms to react to data and handicap scenarios.
—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
If the federal government wants a role in election security again at some point, said Lux, the Florida voting official, they'll be invited back — skeptically.
—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Sirianni, 45, a hypercompetitive hothead who has conspicuously engaged with players (in Eagles and opposing jerseys), coaches (Eagles and opposing), fans (same) and officials, wants to be a mature person who can rein in his emotions, but not at the expense of surrendering his essence.
—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Noun
Powell had flown to Paris and met with Coffin at Illumination’s offices, heard his wants and needs, spotted the movie, then started to write.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
What eludes Keynesians is that while our wants are unlimited, our ability to fulfill our wants is highly limited.
—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
These are more than reasonable wants.
—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Their thinly sketched roles only underscore the welcome presence of Nate’s three daughters, who — while individualized with distinct wants and needs — maintain a feminine alliance that gives the story its heart.
—
Natalia Winkelman,
Variety,
27 May 2026
The price simply reflects the building’s capacity for satisfying human wants—with the latter as well as the former physical facts about the world.
—
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
The fact that those dreary assessments have very little to do with the actual wants and needs of the vast majority of Californians — not to mention the state’s history of electing mostly dull and drab governors — should give their authors pause.
—
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Chesbrough thinks consumers are sometimes unrealistic in their wants.
—
Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Your current spending should align with your needs more than your wants at this moment.
—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wants
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Pisces February 19 – March 20 This evening craves soft focus and flow.
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This evening craves soft focus and flow.
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Workforce needs, customer expectations, and business conditions evolve, and leaders have to be willing to adjust if the model stops delivering results.
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While Schmid fills the role of a high-end backup, Florida still needs to acquire a starting-caliber goaltender prior to the start of the season with both Sergei Bobrovsky and Daniil Tarasov departing.
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Toy Story 5 wishes to keep children in a state of dependency on their toys, just as the franchise itself seeks to keep its aging viewership in a state of perpetual nostalgia.
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The university then became responsible for remediation work and its daily 24/7 security before the crime scene was torn down against some of the victim families’ wishes ahead of a trial at the end of December 2023.
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But not every player likes them.
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To rinse the condenser coils, Traub likes to use a garden hose—never a pressure washer—from the inside out, going from top to bottom and side-to-side for the most effective clean.
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The artist thought that paintings and drawings have a certain depth that photography on its own lacks.
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What Hafley’s team lacks are proven, established names; productivity that can be relied on if healthy.
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Old wounds Natural disasters often expose the strengths—or weaknesses—of state institutions.
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The companion app can then further the shame by generating reports that highlight your strengths and weaknesses, suggesting areas that might need some work.
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In Cancer, Venus desires emotional safety, loyalty and genuine intimacy.
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On the eve of her 18th birthday, June (now portrayed by Justine Moore) desires a love match.
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Supporters of the parking lot say the land is currently uninhabited and requires consistent police presence to deter criminal activities.
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For one, owning compute infrastructure also requires maintenance and constant upkeep, meaning that specialists have to be brought on board.
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“Wants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wants. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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