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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
Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026 While her pace and penchant for getting into good spaces are admirable, her lack of end product still leaves much to be desired. —Megan Feringa, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026 Once chilled, top with berries and garnishes as desired. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026 Public policy should focus on creating systems that support both preventing childbearing and parenting, if that is what is desired. —Riley J. Steiner, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026 Narcissists desired both influence and creative expression. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 Mittelstadt’s first 18 games as a Bruin after the deadline last year left a lot to be desired. —Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026 Sonis and Natasha Flint — who ended her loan by signing a permanent contract with Summit FC on Friday — have come closest to playing that part for Denver, but there’s still much to be desired. —Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026 Critics, however, say it’s being selectively applied to prioritize desired outcomes over inconvenient evidence. —Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
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Serve with steamed white rice if desired. —Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026 While her pace and penchant for getting into good spaces are admirable, her lack of end product still leaves much to be desired. —Megan Feringa, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026 Once chilled, top with berries and garnishes as desired. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026 Public policy should focus on creating systems that support both preventing childbearing and parenting, if that is what is desired. —Riley J. Steiner, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026 Narcissists desired both influence and creative expression. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 Mittelstadt’s first 18 games as a Bruin after the deadline last year left a lot to be desired. —Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026 Sonis and Natasha Flint — who ended her loan by signing a permanent contract with Summit FC on Friday — have come closest to playing that part for Denver, but there’s still much to be desired. —Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026 Critics, however, say it’s being selectively applied to prioritize desired outcomes over inconvenient evidence. —Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desired
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For those players whose roots are farther south, the snow was not a welcome sight.— Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
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That means runners of all abilities are welcome, their marathon is not timed, and everyone will get the chance to break the finish line tape.— Courtney Cole, CBS News, 18 Apr. 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 April 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
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This was the early breakthrough that Liverpool craved, an opportunity to shake PSG’s belief and to send the home supporters into a frenzy in a stadium that had been a cauldron of noise since kick-off.— Stuart James, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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On Friday, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge denied a summary judgment motion requested by the film producers Rust Movie Productions LLC, as well as actor/producer Baldwin and his firm El Dorado Pictures to dismiss the case.— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2026
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The Alameda County Public Defender's Office said that Cedric Irving had already been evaluated by four separate doctors, and the District Attorney requested that Irving be evaluated by a fourth doctor, who apparently concurred.— Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Patel added eight of the FBI's most wanted fugitives have been captured in just over a year, more than double the previous four years combined.— Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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Edwards was taken into custody on April 13 after officers were dispatched to a home on Landrum Drive regarding a wanted person, according to the release.— Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
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As was the case with the white-and-green dress for her Pakistan tour, Elizabeth, in her fashion choices, sought not only to avoid giving offense but to offer symbolic ingratiation, and among the most fascinating garments on display are those representing diplomatic dressing.— Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
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That is certainly the impression the playwright, actors and producers sought to convey.— Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Desired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/desired. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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