1
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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2
as in requested
to make a request for
the host desires a response to the dinner invitation by tomorrow
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as in welcome
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Recent Examples of desired
Eve Chen, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
For example, one of my students, who had a background in finance, strongly desired to get a job in marketing.
—Harry Kraemer, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Sweeteners such as honey, sugar, or sugar substitutes can be added, along with lemon or lime juice, to adjust the taste as desired.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Remove sides of pan, drizzle with cinnamon glaze, and garnish with figs if desired.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Companies like Rental Family exist all over Japan, and depending on what’s desired by the client, the actor’s duties can range from therapist to escort to straight-up con man.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
If desired, place the pan under the broiler to brown the cheese.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Transfer to a bowl; garnish with more dill, if desired.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Alexander Isak’s desired move away from Newcastle United has been the biggest transfer story of the summer, but now looks to be happening after Liverpool agreed a deal for the striker late on Sunday.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Mobile check-in allows guests to bypass the lobby and go straight to their rooms using the hotel’s app, if desired.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
For example, one of my students, who had a background in finance, strongly desired to get a job in marketing.
—Harry Kraemer, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Sweeteners such as honey, sugar, or sugar substitutes can be added, along with lemon or lime juice, to adjust the taste as desired.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Remove sides of pan, drizzle with cinnamon glaze, and garnish with figs if desired.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Companies like Rental Family exist all over Japan, and depending on what’s desired by the client, the actor’s duties can range from therapist to escort to straight-up con man.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
If desired, place the pan under the broiler to brown the cheese.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Transfer to a bowl; garnish with more dill, if desired.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Alexander Isak’s desired move away from Newcastle United has been the biggest transfer story of the summer, but now looks to be happening after Liverpool agreed a deal for the striker late on Sunday.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desired
Verb
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With All-Star catcher Will Smith sidelined by a bone bruise in his right hand, Dalton Rushing was handed the chance at regular playing time the top prospect no doubt craved.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
6 Sep. 2025
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This was the childhood Prince William so craved.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Given the number of works Apple may have infringed upon, the plaintiffs, Hendrix and Roberson, have requested the court to turn their complaint into a class action and block the company from further infringement of this kind.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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The big tech giant won’t be required to sell its Chrome browser — one of the remedies originally requested by the Biden-era Department of Justice.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After months of summer heat, cooler temperatures are a welcome shift, but along with sweater weather and falling leaves come dwindling daylight hours.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Wissa and Woltemade were late-window signings, but another striker or versatile forward of greater quality than Will Osula would be welcome, as too would a creative midfielder.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After making 35 appearances (16 starts) with Triple-A Omaha, the club wanted Bowlan to make a positional change.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Memos unearthed from Biden’s term show his aides wanted the president to personally sign pardon decisions and advised against using the autopen on clemency decisions.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But much like Howard Jarvis feared, the tax-and-spend interests have sought to destroy Proposition 13 ever since, most recently by persuading courts to carve loopholes in its constitutional protections and invent new ways for government agencies to raise revenue.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
7 Sep. 2025
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European hunters, many of them colonial officers, sought the Barbary lion as a trophy.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Desired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desired. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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