desiring

verb

Definition of desiringnext
present participle of desire
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 Synonyms for desiring
  1. craving
  2. seeking
  3. requesting
Verb
  • Instead, there is a prevailing sense that consumers are craving authenticity.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Inconsistent communication often stems from your partner’s fear of getting hurt despite craving love and connection.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of craving
Verb
  • When faced with differences, individuals are likely to respond in one of three ways—by conforming and agreeing with the other person, seeking their validation or distancing themselves altogether.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, economic factors such as inflation and the rising cost of living are impacting Gen Z’s holiday spending, with many seeking deals and exclusive discounts while still prioritizing ethical choices.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of seeking
Verb
  • When requesting feedback, good collaborators err on the side of specificity.
    Shani Harmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Over the first two days of deliberations, jurors sent several notes to the court requesting to review video evidence and rehear parts of the jury instructions and testimony during the trial.
    Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of requesting
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