as in appeals
an earnest request
at the delegate's desire, the voice vote on the controversial measure was followed by an actual roll call
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as in craves
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 requests
to make a request for
the host desires a response to the dinner invitation by tomorrow
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Recent Examples of desires
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
One model surfaced the work of a 1970s American philosopher — Harry Frankfurt, whose framework distinguishes first-order desires (wanting something) from second-order desires (wanting to want something).
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Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Your heart’s desires are brewing up a period of deep transformation.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
There’s no planning ahead because things are contingent on guests and their desires.
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Clio Chang,
Curbed,
30 June 2026
The act of focusing intently on an object—a holy name, a mantra, the Eucharist—has the potential to transform a person’s desires.
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Meghan O’Gieblyn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Lack of movement on unions’ desires to win unemployment benefits for striking workers after two weeks on the picket lines are sticking in labor’s craw.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
On one hand, bringing back five or more of your own free agents doesn’t really satisfy those desires.
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Dan Woike,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
These thin sheets of lead containing scratches of supernatural desires were used to sway a court case, target a rival, or even a lover, as per Archaeology News.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
On the eve of her 18th birthday, June (now portrayed by Justine Moore) desires a love match.
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Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
Your heart desires the familiar as Venus enters Pisces.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Trump’s National Security Strategy focuses intensely on the Western Hemisphere, at the expense of Asia, and the administration ardently desires a trade deal and strategic coordination with Beijing.
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Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
Anderson's Constance Van Ness, the head of a rich mining family in the frontier town of Angel’s Ridge, desires the silver buried beneath Jasper Hollow, a tract of land partially owned by Headey's headstrong Fiona, a mother to four orphans.
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Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Dec. 2025
This is what is required of anyone who truly desires to be a disciple of Christ, and this is the standard of Christian Science.
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Moji George,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 Dec. 2025
Russia desires more strategic territory, while Ukraine has been adamant on security guarantees from Washington and its Western allies to ensure this type of invasion doesn't happen again.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
21 Nov. 2025
For now, the Royals have quality starting depth that every team desires.
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Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
This is a special week to focus upon your heart’s desires, creativity, and romantic world.
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Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
One model surfaced the work of a 1970s American philosopher — Harry Frankfurt, whose framework distinguishes first-order desires (wanting something) from second-order desires (wanting to want something).
—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Your heart’s desires are brewing up a period of deep transformation.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
There’s no planning ahead because things are contingent on guests and their desires.
—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
30 June 2026
The act of focusing intently on an object—a holy name, a mantra, the Eucharist—has the potential to transform a person’s desires.
—
Meghan O’Gieblyn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Lack of movement on unions’ desires to win unemployment benefits for striking workers after two weeks on the picket lines are sticking in labor’s craw.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
On one hand, bringing back five or more of your own free agents doesn’t really satisfy those desires.
—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
These thin sheets of lead containing scratches of supernatural desires were used to sway a court case, target a rival, or even a lover, as per Archaeology News.
—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
Verb
In Cancer, Venus desires emotional safety, loyalty and genuine intimacy.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
On the eve of her 18th birthday, June (now portrayed by Justine Moore) desires a love match.
—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
Your heart desires the familiar as Venus enters Pisces.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Trump’s National Security Strategy focuses intensely on the Western Hemisphere, at the expense of Asia, and the administration ardently desires a trade deal and strategic coordination with Beijing.
—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
Anderson's Constance Van Ness, the head of a rich mining family in the frontier town of Angel’s Ridge, desires the silver buried beneath Jasper Hollow, a tract of land partially owned by Headey's headstrong Fiona, a mother to four orphans.
—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Dec. 2025
This is what is required of anyone who truly desires to be a disciple of Christ, and this is the standard of Christian Science.
—
Moji George,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 Dec. 2025
Russia desires more strategic territory, while Ukraine has been adamant on security guarantees from Washington and its Western allies to ensure this type of invasion doesn't happen again.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
21 Nov. 2025
For now, the Royals have quality starting depth that every team desires.
—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desires
Noun
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The court may also issue decisions about emergency appeals over the next three months.
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However, users can still place wagers on prediction markets as the case moves through the appeals process.
Verb
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But the thing one craves in good fiction is the eye-widening prompt to see things differently.
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Pisces February 19 – March 20 This evening craves soft focus and flow.
Verb
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An order also could ask restaurants to serve water only when a customer requests it, according to the ordinance.
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Sugar approaches him with an air of borderline ignorant confidence and requests a conversation with his boss.
Noun
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If the judge finds there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial, Robinson will be arraigned and enter pleas.
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Leo’s Saturday pleas to European and American leaders are not unprecedented.
Verb
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By establishing child care as a valid use of campaign funds, Grechen Shirley said, the question is no longer who can afford to run for office, but who really wants to serve their community.
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If James wants to return to the Heat, the team would have interest, a source conveyed to The Miami Herald on Tuesday.
Verb
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Owens’ lawsuit seeks for the court to issue an injunction to force the association and Kuka to stop interfering with the sale of the unit and remediation of the asbestos, and to stop requiring approvals for prospective buyers.
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The latest twist comes as Dakar seeks to untangle itself from a debt crisis that has plagued its economy since 2024, when the government uncovered billions of dollars in undisclosed loans, forcing the IMF to suspend lending.
Noun
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Thoughts and prayers get downgraded to mere words with no action.
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Caning is also allowed to punish people gambling and drinking, and for women who wear tight clothes or men who skip Friday prayers.
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