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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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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
Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Today’s consumer wants products that reflect their identity and values, and papers are part of that equation.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Is the piece evoking what the writer wants?
—Beverly Gologorsky
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Another bill introduced in August wants to tackle the problem by bolstering domestic manufacturing of cranes.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
No one – young, old, urban, rural, gun owner or not, with any political affiliation – wants to lose a loved one to suicide.
—Emmy Betz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
The support from the Obamas feels like an important thing for anyone who wants to run for President as a democrat.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
Not wondering who is a liar and who wants to bring someone else down.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
This efficient method of flight is what the Albatross team wants to adapt for drones.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2025
That's why Bengals insider Kelsey Conway wonders if Cincinnati could potentially trade one of its wide outs to supply the wants of a receiver-needy team before the season begins.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Of course, regardless of when or whether these reforms happen, America also needs more of our current leaders to have the courage to focus on the needs of most voters rather than the wants of their political bases.
—Andrew Tisch, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The acquisitions market remains in a funk as streamers ratchet down their wants, and motion picture distributors evaluate whether the investment in a movie justifies their energy.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2025
Being more compassionate and respectful to the needs of your squad and family, instead of just asserting your wants, adds a new dimension to your connection with them.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
Reese wants great players in Chicago?
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Today’s consumer wants products that reflect their identity and values, and papers are part of that equation.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Is the piece evoking what the writer wants?
—Beverly Gologorsky
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Another bill introduced in August wants to tackle the problem by bolstering domestic manufacturing of cranes.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
No one – young, old, urban, rural, gun owner or not, with any political affiliation – wants to lose a loved one to suicide.
—Emmy Betz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
The support from the Obamas feels like an important thing for anyone who wants to run for President as a democrat.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
Not wondering who is a liar and who wants to bring someone else down.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
This efficient method of flight is what the Albatross team wants to adapt for drones.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Peacock and Benzing emphasized the study will fully take into account the wants and expectations of the region's local governments, its residents and other stakeholders.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2025
That's why Bengals insider Kelsey Conway wonders if Cincinnati could potentially trade one of its wide outs to supply the wants of a receiver-needy team before the season begins.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Of course, regardless of when or whether these reforms happen, America also needs more of our current leaders to have the courage to focus on the needs of most voters rather than the wants of their political bases.
—Andrew Tisch, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The acquisitions market remains in a funk as streamers ratchet down their wants, and motion picture distributors evaluate whether the investment in a movie justifies their energy.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2025
Being more compassionate and respectful to the needs of your squad and family, instead of just asserting your wants, adds a new dimension to your connection with them.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wants
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The games are one of the few program formats that still bring the broad, simultaneous viewership that Madison Avenue craves — and, as a result, more advertisers are trying to get money down on them, even if they haven’t been known for doing so in the past.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Directed by Joe Lam and produced by Joe Barbagallo and Brent Trotter, the film tells the story of Alessa and Chris, a young couple whose lives unravel when Alessa becomes pregnant with a child that craves blood.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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School officials say the district needs this money to continue important programs, such as all-day kindergarten and free breakfasts for all K-12 students, despite state and federal funding uncertainties.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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Roberson, leader of the church since 2023, has also opened the doors of the Cathedral from Monday-Saturday for tours, prayers or anyone walking by who needs a quick respite from the Miami heat.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ned and Mare have another flirty exchange at the bar, but her date Theo is ready to leave, so Ned just wishes them a good night.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
7 Sep. 2025
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Farmiga wishes Lorraine Warren, who died in 2019, could have been there with them.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Andrew Santino likes to push the envelope.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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Morgan Jasper likes to switch it up, so Tinika helps get me into my multiple wigs throughout the show.—
Akili King,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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This absence — of God, of love, of plain community spirit — is a metaphor for the whole parish, where everyone is defined by their own lacks and deficiencies, the weaknesses that cause Wicks to despise them and vow to bring down them all.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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But Davies’s film has a patience and lightness of touch that Scorsese’s lacks, as well as a note-perfect lead in Gillian Anderson.—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
11 Aug. 2025
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It could be argued that this trio of managers followed each other at United because their strengths answered the previous manager’s weaknesses.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Vandersloot’s absence this season exposed weaknesses across the Sky roster.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lavrov said that Russia desires peace, despite Russia launching some of its most aggressive strikes against Ukraine in weeks on Thursday.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
24 Aug. 2025
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This sends a very important message that Western leaders cannot ignore - Russia does not want to end the war and not without getting everything that Putin desires.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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However, there is another Arsenal top boss at the top of the Uranus tower in the Forest region that requires a special route to get to it.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This recipe, which requires just 15 minutes of hands-on time, brings the vibrant flavors of taco soup to life in one delicious recipe.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Wants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wants. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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