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as in craved
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I want a new car so badly!
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as in needed
to have as a requirement
that stray cat wants food and a clean place to sleep
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as in wished
to see fit
do what you want
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as in enjoyed
to wish to have
I want some ice cream for dessert, please
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Recent Examples of wanted
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Guerrero, 42, had been one of the most wanted criminal figures in the hemisphere.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
The wanted person flyer does not have any information about wrist tattoos, however, noted Josh Ritter, a California attorney and Fox News contributor who has been following the case.
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Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Search for wanted suspect The Sheriff’s Office had produced a video about the cold case identifying the suspect and was about to release it, hoping the public would help investigators find Lawhead.
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Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
The wanted poster the agency shared Tuesday afternoon included a photo of Johnson and a second photo of the vehicle, a white 2012 Hyundai Elantra with the license plate BGP35N, that he was last seen in.
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Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
19 May 2026
At the center of this comedic cat-and-mouse chase was Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, a longtime ally of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has gone from a powerful enforcer of a bloody drug crackdown to a wanted criminal on the run.
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Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
McDaniel even made a wanted poster with Mitchell’s face on it and pasted it to the wall inside the Chargers facility.
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Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Another person on the most wanted bulletin, Isamar Santana, is now listed as in custody.
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Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
ABC News,
5 July 2026
Not the way the Hawks would have wanted to open their Summer League campaign.
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Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Its collapse helped convince voters who wanted solutions to the insecurity created by inflation and the long-simmering crisis of inequality that Democrats lacked the necessary fighting spirit.
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Bryce Covert,
The New York Review of Books,
4 July 2026
While the Emmy-winning producer initially wanted to see the two actors test together, Martin was ultimately given the gig without ever reading with Orbach.
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Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
The investor who wanted the real thing can no longer find it.
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Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The Second Continental Congress, a committee of delegates from 13 of the colonies convened in Philadelphia, wanted a formal document to justify their rebellion to the world, and to secure foreign military alliances.
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
4 July 2026
Holý has been following Cina’s career for years, and always wanted him for the film.
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Carole Horst,
Variety,
4 July 2026
No, the Lakers also wanted Caron Butler.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Adjective
The wanted fugitive is described as being 6 feet tall with a weight between 147 and 190 pounds.
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Dan Raby,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Guerrero, 42, had been one of the most wanted criminal figures in the hemisphere.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
The wanted person flyer does not have any information about wrist tattoos, however, noted Josh Ritter, a California attorney and Fox News contributor who has been following the case.
—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Search for wanted suspect The Sheriff’s Office had produced a video about the cold case identifying the suspect and was about to release it, hoping the public would help investigators find Lawhead.
—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
The wanted poster the agency shared Tuesday afternoon included a photo of Johnson and a second photo of the vehicle, a white 2012 Hyundai Elantra with the license plate BGP35N, that he was last seen in.
—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
19 May 2026
At the center of this comedic cat-and-mouse chase was Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, a longtime ally of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has gone from a powerful enforcer of a bloody drug crackdown to a wanted criminal on the run.
—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
McDaniel even made a wanted poster with Mitchell’s face on it and pasted it to the wall inside the Chargers facility.
—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Another person on the most wanted bulletin, Isamar Santana, is now listed as in custody.
—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
The defense wanted the roommate to testify in person so Robinson could exercise his right challenge the credibility of witnesses against him.
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ABC News,
5 July 2026
Not the way the Hawks would have wanted to open their Summer League campaign.
—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Its collapse helped convince voters who wanted solutions to the insecurity created by inflation and the long-simmering crisis of inequality that Democrats lacked the necessary fighting spirit.
—
Bryce Covert,
The New York Review of Books,
4 July 2026
While the Emmy-winning producer initially wanted to see the two actors test together, Martin was ultimately given the gig without ever reading with Orbach.
—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
The investor who wanted the real thing can no longer find it.
—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The Second Continental Congress, a committee of delegates from 13 of the colonies convened in Philadelphia, wanted a formal document to justify their rebellion to the world, and to secure foreign military alliances.
—
The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
4 July 2026
Holý has been following Cina’s career for years, and always wanted him for the film.
—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
4 July 2026
No, the Lakers also wanted Caron Butler.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wanted
Adjective
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Success rarely arrives on our preferred timeline.
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Later this week, the government releases its May personal consumption expenditures price index, the preferred inflation gauge of the Federal Reserve.
Verb
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Ravenous fans craved news about the calf that Pulisic injured last week, first in training, then in a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay.
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Twice divorced and with two children from previous relationships, Parker, a country girl from Simms, Texas, had a history of quickly insinuating herself into the lives of new friends and craved attention, especially from men, says Bright.
Verb
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Animal control officials should be contacted when assistance is needed, the CDC recommends.
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Its on-site care will include, as needed, case management, nursing, occupational therapy, substance abuse support, workforce development, and round-the-clock resident coordinators .
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In a February statement, UC Davis said that equestrian athletes who wished to continue competing at the varsity level at another institution would be supported in exploring transfer opportunities.
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Customers wished all the best for Smith, a dedicated father and chef.
Verb
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Amid the pullback, here are a few negative beta stocks to consider that are well liked by Evercore ISI.
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That’s why being liked should never be high on the list of any leader.
Adjective
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Shirts tied to a specific tour, an album release or a now-defunct venue tend to be the most desirable.
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Such qualities might be unobjectionable, even desirable, in and of themselves, but their ubiquitous appearance across the internet has turned them into instant design clichés.
Verb
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Once the shrub is gone, take some time to dig out as many roots as possible to prevent regrowth and make planting a new shrub, if desired, easier.
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Prompts must also include details about the target audience and desired emotional impact, moving beyond mere information.
Verb
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Drivers turning right are required to wait for pedestrians to cross, and those going straight must wait along with them.
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They are not required to present all their evidence and can use secondhand information, or hearsay.
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“Wanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanted. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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