as in liked
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1
as in craved
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I want a new car so badly!
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2
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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The Yale Budget Lab estimates that tariffs against Mexico, Canada, and China, in addition to a full retaliatory response from all three, would increase the Fed’s preferred inflation measure of personal consumption expenditures inflation by 1.22%.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025 -
The central bank's preferred inflation gauge shows that prices rose 2.5% in January compared with a year ago.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Dillingham has preached since the day he was hired in 2022 that an active fan base is required for the Sun Devils to reach their football potential.—
Doug Haller,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, all applicants are required to complete an online music theory assessment.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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It’s been a rare show that’s enjoyed — and embraced as cool — across a wide range of ages and audiences, with a high-energy pace, electronic music and an engaging kind of crowd interaction.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Tuesday kicks off a historically merry period for investors, a stretch known familiarly as the Santa Claus rally for the positive stock market returns typically enjoyed during the holiday season, potentially bringing further gains to a largely cheery 2024 for equities.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The idea that tax regimes in certain markets make teams more or less desirable to players was raised more than once.—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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He isn’t expected to be at training camp with Los Angeles but rather a different team when a desirable trade package is presented.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Wanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanted. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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