as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
a wide gulf between what they desiderate and what they deserve
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Some employees crave in-person collaboration, while others question the necessity of reverting to old norms.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025 -
However, for visitors craving long stretches of uninterrupted coastline, Padre Island National Seashore and Mustang Island State Park are fantastic destinations to explore.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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This kind of long-term sustainability is important to admissions officers, who generally want to see students’ dedication and depth of involvement over time.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The two brothers haven’t seen eye to eye in years, and though King Charles reportedly wants to reconcile with his son—perhaps an aftereffect of his cancer journey, Prince William doesn’t seem as inclined to do so.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
15 July 2025
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Taste, and season with more lime juice, if desired.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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This will continue - and for our players who desire challenge, do not worry.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Desiderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiderate. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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