as in liked
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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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3
as in wished
to see fit
do what you want
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4
as in enjoyed
to wish to have
I want some ice cream for dessert, please
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wanted
Adjective
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Investors on Friday also digested fresh data that showed the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge cooled in April slightly more economists had expected, but also revealed a significant drop in consumer spending.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025 -
Barcelona is the preferred destination of Garcia’s representatives, with his main focus securing a place in Spain’s squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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If a bonus code is required, it should be automatically triggered by tapping the PLAY NOW button next to the offer of your choosing on this page.—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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To that end, the legislature also required the body to keep complaints confidential — and not subject to disclosure through public records requests — unless they are substantiated, which has not yet happened.—
Jacob Orledge,
ProPublica,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But that was not the case at Leicester last season, when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall enjoyed a career-best campaign while wingers Abdul Fatawu and Stephy Mavididi registered 19 and 18 goal involvements respectively in the Championship.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Once opened, coffee loses flavor after two weeks and is best enjoyed within six months.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Edgewood’s parlors, its ample lawn, and a fine carriage house with original stables that is under renovation are desirable venues for weddings and corporate retreats.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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In early May, the EU’s executive arm, the European Commission, rolled out a plan to respond to Trump by slapping tariffs on more than $100 billion worth of U.S. goods if the negotiations with Washington do not yield a desirable outcome.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
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“Wanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanted. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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