desiring

verb

Definition of desiringnext
present participle of desire
1
as in craving
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 seeking
to make a request for the host desires a response to the dinner invitation by tomorrow

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desiring
  1. craving
  2. seeking
  3. requesting
Verb
  • With its gritty narratives and braggadocious flair, Hatton Garden Holdup cements Rome Streetz’s place as a force in contemporary rap, leaving listeners both captivated and craving more.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Today, guests are craving salads and other vegetable-forward dishes.
    Mary Holland, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of craving
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  • Roadway's core customers are typically 35 and older, active and independent people who live in urban areas, seeking a healthy life and balance between work and personal life.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In that sense, seeking insights with generative AI tools seems contradictory.
    Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of seeking
Verb
  • New York City customers also have the option of requesting their items be picked up at their homes with their online orders.
    Kanika Talwar, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Now, Landry has issued an executive order declaring natural gas to be clean energy and requesting that the Biden administration lift all rules and regulations limiting the export of natural gas.
    Nolan McKendry | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of requesting
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