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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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as in wished
to see fit
do what you want
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as in enjoyed
to wish to have
I want some ice cream for dessert, please
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Recent Examples of wanted
Frank Andrews, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
McDaniel even made a wanted poster with Mitchell’s face on it and pasted it to the wall inside the Chargers facility.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Another person on the most wanted bulletin, Isamar Santana, is now listed as in custody.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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
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
Lyons has been on Spain’s wanted list for about two years, following a murder there in 2024.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Even after seizing a wanted dictator out of Venezuela and while monitoring an air war in Iran.
—John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
In December, Lilly’s 2012 Mercedes C-Class sedan was spotted by a plate-recognition camera that identified the vehicle as belonging to a wanted person, according to a police report.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Two wealthy Germans—Karin Walter-Mommert, a racehorse owner, and Walter Gunz, the multimillionaire founder of MediaMarkt—also wanted to save the whale.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
The Angels jumped all over right-hander Christian Scott early, and while the rookie was able to settle down, the Mets wanted to keep the game tied.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Some members of his Democratic caucus wanted just that.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
The Manchester physicists wanted to know why a full can behaves this way.
—ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026
Although studio Universal had wanted to skip critic screenings, Gunn managed to persuade them otherwise, reasoning that some positive reviews might sell a few extra tickets.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 May 2026
The Stars absolutely wanted to win this series.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 1 May 2026
At Yale University, a committee of professors wanted to know why public trust in higher education had collapsed.
—Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Marlon is part of an armed group led by Colombia's most wanted man, Iván Mordisco.
—Frank Andrews, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
McDaniel even made a wanted poster with Mitchell’s face on it and pasted it to the wall inside the Chargers facility.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Another person on the most wanted bulletin, Isamar Santana, is now listed as in custody.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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
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
Lyons has been on Spain’s wanted list for about two years, following a murder there in 2024.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Even after seizing a wanted dictator out of Venezuela and while monitoring an air war in Iran.
—John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
In December, Lilly’s 2012 Mercedes C-Class sedan was spotted by a plate-recognition camera that identified the vehicle as belonging to a wanted person, according to a police report.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
And now, everything that this series was building toward – everything this season has hinted at – comes down to one final game in a place the Magic desperately wanted to avoid.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Two wealthy Germans—Karin Walter-Mommert, a racehorse owner, and Walter Gunz, the multimillionaire founder of MediaMarkt—also wanted to save the whale.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
The Angels jumped all over right-hander Christian Scott early, and while the rookie was able to settle down, the Mets wanted to keep the game tied.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Some members of his Democratic caucus wanted just that.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
The Manchester physicists wanted to know why a full can behaves this way.
—ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026
Although studio Universal had wanted to skip critic screenings, Gunn managed to persuade them otherwise, reasoning that some positive reviews might sell a few extra tickets.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 May 2026
The Stars absolutely wanted to win this series.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 1 May 2026
At Yale University, a committee of professors wanted to know why public trust in higher education had collapsed.
—Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wanted
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The Ravens went into this draft with obvious needs — interior offensive linemen, pass-catching targets and edge rusher being the most glaring — but what DeCosta craved most of all was a return to the team’s hard-nosed roots.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The nontraditional scoring method being used at the Mitsubishi Electric Classic has created the sort of turmoil on the leaderboard that the organizers craved to set it apart.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Zachary Schermele On the heels of a frightening shooting over the weekend, the royal address seemed to bring Washington together in a moment of relative unity at a time when it was needed.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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That was the only offense Noone needed.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Once a passenger left the bus for their stop, everyone collectively echoed a hearty goodbye and wished them well.—
Irene Zabytko
May 7,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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It was shared with CNN by Lloyds List and another shipping industry source who wished to remain anonymous.—
Eleni Giokos,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Schindler liked the way the Knights were able to play strong in those setbacks.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Emerson never much liked Hawthorne’s fiction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Hispanic Caucus’ PAC would continue to back their two preferred candidates who were passed over Monday by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, its chair said in a statement.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
4 May 2026
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Studio albums took hold as their preferred platform.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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And second, the former Cup winner could have real value on the trade market, especially in a year in which the free-agent class (particularly at center) leaves much to be desired.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Players could then unlock the opportunity to use those factories to produce and trade bespoke burgers or bicycles, for instance, but the limited design options available left a lot to be desired, especially at the start.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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If companies want to build data centers, for example, they should be required not only to absorb any electricity-cost increases but also to pay for upgrades to our grid infrastructure.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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City staffers are required to get approval before their travel begins, not after, but those expenses were included among more than two dozen expense reports from the mayor’s office, which were approved without discussion.—
Jeff Abell,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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Again, Brunello was a man at ease in his surroundings, pleased to share the docufilm about his life and philosophies.—
Randee Dawn,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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A couple giggling teens popped on and off that scale recently, pleased, apparently, by the reading.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Wanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanted. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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