as in welcome
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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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as in requested
to make a request for
the host desires a response to the dinner invitation by tomorrow
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Recent Examples of desired
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Polls suggest that most people want owners to pay for their own stadiums, but sports teams are desired and beloved, a source not only of entertainment but also of civic pride.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
His first taste of the big leagues with the Cubs last season left a lot to be desired.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
While Fisher’s athleticism leaves a lot to be desired, his high IQ and ability to diagnose from the middle make up for athletic limitations with an extra step on breaking up an offensive rhythm.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Austin and Kapoor encourage trying different hairstyles to make hair look fuller or hide thinning spots along the hairline, if desired.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
But not everyone is celebrating A new era in mathematics may be on the horizon—one that some researchers have long desired.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Ensure managers provide regular feedback about employees’ work, including strengths and areas for growth, especially those relevant to current or desired roles.
—Bob Helbig, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Serve with garlic toasts and lemon wedges for squeezing over if desired.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
The service might leave something to be desired here, but that can be said of most restaurants in Rome.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Polls suggest that most people want owners to pay for their own stadiums, but sports teams are desired and beloved, a source not only of entertainment but also of civic pride.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
His first taste of the big leagues with the Cubs last season left a lot to be desired.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
While Fisher’s athleticism leaves a lot to be desired, his high IQ and ability to diagnose from the middle make up for athletic limitations with an extra step on breaking up an offensive rhythm.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Austin and Kapoor encourage trying different hairstyles to make hair look fuller or hide thinning spots along the hairline, if desired.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
But not everyone is celebrating A new era in mathematics may be on the horizon—one that some researchers have long desired.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Ensure managers provide regular feedback about employees’ work, including strengths and areas for growth, especially those relevant to current or desired roles.
—Bob Helbig, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Serve with garlic toasts and lemon wedges for squeezing over if desired.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desired
Adjective
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The additions represented a welcome counterpoint to what occurred during much of 2025, when job losses consistently haunted the Bay Area.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Aside from some likely welcome stress relief and a chance to move, such workouts are vital for the astronauts to stay healthy in the zero-g conditions of their capsule.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The interesting question is why West craved an ADHD diagnosis so badly—apart, presumably, from access to the delicious fruits of Big Pharma.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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Las Vegas has desperately been looking for its long-term signal-caller, and Mendoza provides the consistency and professionalism that the Raiders have craved for decades at the position.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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The prosecution requested a prison sentence of life with 25 years fixed before any parole opportunity.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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His attorney said that Medina-Medina had requested to be sent back to Colombia, where his mother had moved to, but had been transported by bus to Chicago.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Authorities in Kaufman County are searching for suspects in a deadly shooting that left one 18-year-old dead and another wounded late last month, as federal officials have also issued a wanted alert for a teenager in connection with a capital murder case.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Lyons has been on Spain’s wanted list for about two years, following a murder there in 2024.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trump has sought fewer environmental rules.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The president thanked Thune and Johnson for their work, and sought to project Republican unity.—
Kevin Freking,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Desired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desired. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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