as in craved
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
having her own home was something she had wished for since she was a child
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The key that Casaubon craved is particularly alluring.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025 -
In her view, Malaviya has always been an intuitively curious and independent person who craved social interaction.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rephayah Oselmo is wanted by the state of New York in connection with murder in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon, according to a news release from the Marshals Service.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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Natalya explained McMahon saw her as a serious wrestler and wanted to showcase a more entertaining side.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Leave the whiskey out for a non-alcoholic version and add cloves, ginger, and other aromatics as desired.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Add as many vegetables as desired.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Wished (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wished%20%28for%29. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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