as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
a wide gulf between what they desiderate and what they deserve
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Verb
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In 2025, expect a fresh lineup of global talent and forward-thinking artists, all set in an atmosphere for those craving something beyond the main stage.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2025 -
Some have no desire to eat in labor while others crave nutrients to keep them energized.—
Carson Meyer,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Now, an expert in military manpower at RAND wants to see the services shift their focus from quantity to quality.—
Cory Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
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Jukebox Broadway musicals need conflict and the evil suits at Capitol Records are a perennial villain for artists who just want to be themselves.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Serve, garnished with the fennel fronds, if desired.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Mar. 2025
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In a society that often celebrates rebellion, victimhood, and division, cultivating daughters who desire to be young women who embrace being gracious, thoughtful, empathetic, and genuine can be a task.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Desiderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiderate. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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