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 desiring
The botanist who discovered this plant in Argentina, instead of exploiting its commercial potential, decided to distribute its seeds indiscriminately, desiring only that everyone should share in its beauty.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
The Guinnesses, after all, were among the targets of the Fenians, revolutionaries desiring Irish independence and the toppling of the Protestant Ascendancy, of which the Guinnesses were a part.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
The Season 3 finale of The Gilded Age had 5 million views, according to Variety, and the show has definitely left viewers desiring more.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
After all, who can’t relate to someone desiring a simple vacation with their family only to have work issues get in the way?
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
Buyers desiring a teapot that naturally regulates temperature should seek a pot made of heavy metal pot rather than glass.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
The topic of banning phones at gigs has been a contentious one over the years, with artists wishing for fans to live in the moment, and fans desiring a chance to memorialize their concert experiences.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
The Guinnesses, after all, were among the targets of the Fenians, revolutionaries desiring Irish independence and the toppling of the Protestant Ascendancy, of which the Guinnesses were a part.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
The Season 3 finale of The Gilded Age had 5 million views, according to Variety, and the show has definitely left viewers desiring more.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
After all, who can’t relate to someone desiring a simple vacation with their family only to have work issues get in the way?
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
Buyers desiring a teapot that naturally regulates temperature should seek a pot made of heavy metal pot rather than glass.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
The topic of banning phones at gigs has been a contentious one over the years, with artists wishing for fans to live in the moment, and fans desiring a chance to memorialize their concert experiences.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desiring
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For sports fans craving game-day camaraderie, fall and winter are ideal, when Syracuse football fills the Dome with Orange pride and basketball season brings the city’s most electric crowds from November through March.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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For those craving sunshine, there are some window-side tables in the back of the restaurant with a beautiful ocean view.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Canadiens are seeking their sixth win in seven games.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Dylan's family is now seeking answers about her final moments, per Fox 4.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Now, Kittle said, kids are growing up wanting to specifically play tight end and specializing much earlier.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Morgan breaks up with him and admits that Joanne's relationship made her rush into things, despite not wanting to go at that pace.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Others questioned why Betty would make her wedding plans — and go so far as to put down a deposit — before requesting time off work to get married.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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One of the people the developer hired to lobby state lawmakers at the time of the $15 million appropriation also represented the regional agency that received the money on behalf of the developer without requesting it.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Desiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiring. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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