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
Colin Bedell, Them., 17 Sep. 2025
Instead, allow your desires and needs to be filtered through the architect’s own depths of total experience.
—Richard Olsen, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
At the core of the slogans created and spread during the 2022 protests, the morphing of our ideas and desires into melodies and verse, is the simple human act of expression.
—Fatemeh Jamalpour, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Evie’s journey to prioritizing her own wants and desires is depicted wonderfully and resonated with me deeply.
—Mia Sosa, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Beacon Partners seems to be taking advantage of investors’ desires for industrial and office spaces in the Charlotte region.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
However, he was drawn to Hosoki’s compelling rise from post-war poverty and her unapologetic pursuit of desires.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
The last man standing wins a life-changing cash prize and the fulfillment of any one wish their heart desires.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Woven from a rush straw cattail blend, these two round floor cushions will fulfill any, and all, desires to incorporate more natural materials into your design.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 24 Aug. 2025
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
The desire to end the war is a good impulse, and President Trump genuinely desires peace.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
This is your invitation to reset your routines with your core desires in mind.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 17 Sep. 2025
Instead, allow your desires and needs to be filtered through the architect’s own depths of total experience.
—Richard Olsen, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
At the core of the slogans created and spread during the 2022 protests, the morphing of our ideas and desires into melodies and verse, is the simple human act of expression.
—Fatemeh Jamalpour, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Evie’s journey to prioritizing her own wants and desires is depicted wonderfully and resonated with me deeply.
—Mia Sosa, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Beacon Partners seems to be taking advantage of investors’ desires for industrial and office spaces in the Charlotte region.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
However, he was drawn to Hosoki’s compelling rise from post-war poverty and her unapologetic pursuit of desires.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
The last man standing wins a life-changing cash prize and the fulfillment of any one wish their heart desires.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Woven from a rush straw cattail blend, these two round floor cushions will fulfill any, and all, desires to incorporate more natural materials into your design.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
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
The desire to end the war is a good impulse, and President Trump genuinely desires peace.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desires
Noun
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The appeals administrator would be the one who does grant that or not grant that.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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But its unique landscape appeals to a much broader range of demographics, from retirees checking off bucket-list destinations, to Southern California families escaping the sprawl, to young adults on a quest for self-discovery.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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In a demo, a user is seen asking if the tomatoes in their view are ripe and then requests recipe suggestions.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Deliver a genuine human experience that starts from the moment a client requests more information and lasts beyond the receipt of their purchase.—
Brandon Aversano,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Panaro then nominated Lauren Domingue despite her pleas to stay off the block and having a Final 2 deal with her.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Magistrate judges have authority to issue warrants and conduct most preliminary proceedings — such as initial appearances, arraignments and guilty pleas — in criminal cases.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tiffy Time said nobody wants Nia Jax near the WWE Women’s World Championship.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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My Final Thoughts This foundation is a game-changer for anyone with oily or combination skin who wants full coverage that actually lasts through heat and/or long days.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ivanhoe Mines—controlled by billionaire Robert Friedland—has agreed to sell C$690 million ($500 million) of its shares to Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) as the company seeks to expands its copper output amid rising demand for the metals needed for electric vehicles and data centers.—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Flores seeks for his case to be certified as a class action on behalf of all Black head coaches, offensive and defensive coordinators, and QB coaches, as well as general managers, and Black candidates for those positions who would fall within the applicable statute of limitations.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Aaron Sharpe, co-owner of Lucius Q, commented on a Facebook post from someone offering prayers for the husband and father of two.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform called for prayers and held a moment of silence for Kirk during a meeting.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Desires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desires. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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