1
as in craved
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
he greatly desired a new mountain bike for his next birthday
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2
as in requested
to make a request for
the host desires a response to the dinner invitation by tomorrow
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as in welcome
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Recent Examples of desired
Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Taste the broth and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
The move teased viewers who have long desired to see a romance blossom between their two characters on SVU.
—Yamillah Hurtado, People.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Top with scallions, if desired.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Quarterback Julian Sayin completed 25 of 32 passes for 347 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions, and the offense left a lot to be desired in the red zone, which made for a much closer first half than expected.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
When the tiny home arrives, a semi-permanent setup is as easy as leveling the surface, hooking up utilities, and anchoring the home, if desired, which can be accomplished with the help of the builder’s team.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Defensive assessment The Horned Frogs’ defense did what it was supposed to most of the night against Abilene Christian, but the performance still left something to be desired.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
Mobile check-in allows guests to bypass the lobby and go straight to their rooms using the hotel’s app, if desired.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Pour a small amount of metallic crafts paint inside a vase; tip and twirl the vase to cover as much of the interior as desired.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Taste the broth and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
The move teased viewers who have long desired to see a romance blossom between their two characters on SVU.
—Yamillah Hurtado, People.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Top with scallions, if desired.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Quarterback Julian Sayin completed 25 of 32 passes for 347 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions, and the offense left a lot to be desired in the red zone, which made for a much closer first half than expected.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
When the tiny home arrives, a semi-permanent setup is as easy as leveling the surface, hooking up utilities, and anchoring the home, if desired, which can be accomplished with the help of the builder’s team.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Defensive assessment The Horned Frogs’ defense did what it was supposed to most of the night against Abilene Christian, but the performance still left something to be desired.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
Mobile check-in allows guests to bypass the lobby and go straight to their rooms using the hotel’s app, if desired.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desired
Verb
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The sprawling, boisterous beer garden that Alameda’s east end has long craved is finally here.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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With All-Star catcher Will Smith sidelined by a bone bruise in his right hand, Dalton Rushing was handed the chance at regular playing time the top prospect no doubt craved.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Reeling from the unprecedented incident, the UAE requested Stingers from Washington.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Asked Friday if city and state officials had requested a National Guard deployment -- or had formally signed off on it -- the White House didn't respond.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The deal is a welcome distraction from issues at home for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is facing a potential revolt from within his party if local elections due next year go badly.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Our expert take The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is an excellent business card with useful benefits, valuable rewards and a generous welcome bonus.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Local government leaders have also wanted assurances that dollars raised in their counties would end up spent on transit systems there.—
Kate Talerico,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward, who moderated the discussion, wanted to know how agriculture departments could better work with companies, the federal government and consumers to be helpful and more effective.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Those requests often sought troops under Title 32 because federal money, not state funds, would pay for the troops and equipment needed.—
Alex Horton,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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Trump isn’t the first president who’s sought to bolster technical education and fill gaps in the labor force.—
Liam Knox,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Desired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desired. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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