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as in wrong
falling short of a standard
we tried her cooking and found it to be very wanting
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as in lacking
not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need
at this time of year food for many wild animals is wanting
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as in absent
not present or in evidence
grass is almost entirely wanting in that arid wasteland
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as in craving
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I want a new car so badly!
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as in needing
to have as a requirement
that stray cat wants food and a clean place to sleep
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as in wishing
to see fit
do what you want
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as in liking
to wish to have
I want some ice cream for dessert, please
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Recent Examples of wanting
Susan Dominus Susan Dominus Photographs By Luis Alberto Rodriguez Styled By Charlotte Collet Nick Haramis Photographs By Lise Sarfati Styled By Suzanne Koller Sasha Weiss Photographs By Justin French Adam Bradley Photographs By D’angelo Lovell Williams Styled By Ian Bradley, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2022
Maybe our poor and wanting selves are our only authentic ones, and all others performances of convenience or necessity.
—Rafia Zakaria, The New Republic, 5 May 2022
Don’t let your husband convince you that being needy and wanting affection are the same thing.
—Annie Lane, oregonlive, 19 Nov. 2021
Lucero really has nowhere else to go but up after a subpar performance against a wanting pass defense and has the talent and poise to lead the offense in Tyler Johnston’s absence.
—Evan Dudley, al, 29 Oct. 2020
Adjective
Verdon demanded much of herself and of others, in her relationships, in her work, and Williams captured that hunger, along with the vulnerability that so much wanting lays bare.
—Susan Dominus Susan Dominus Photographs By Luis Alberto Rodriguez Styled By Charlotte Collet Nick Haramis Photographs By Lise Sarfati Styled By Suzanne Koller Sasha Weiss Photographs By Justin French Adam Bradley Photographs By D’angelo Lovell Williams Styled By Ian Bradley, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2022
Maybe our poor and wanting selves are our only authentic ones, and all others performances of convenience or necessity.
—Rafia Zakaria, The New Republic, 5 May 2022
Don’t let your husband convince you that being needy and wanting affection are the same thing.
—Annie Lane, oregonlive, 19 Nov. 2021
Lucero really has nowhere else to go but up after a subpar performance against a wanting pass defense and has the talent and poise to lead the offense in Tyler Johnston’s absence.
—Evan Dudley, al, 29 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wanting
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There’s nothing wrong with that New Year’s Eve drone show, or occasional other artistic and creative displays.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Begiristain is being shown up not for signing bad players but for letting the wrong ones leave.Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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In the three games that Pickens has been absent, the Steelers are 1-2.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Two were draws against Atlético Madrid and Rayo Vallecano, where Mbappé was absent due to muscle injuries, and a third was the 1-0 Champions League defeat to Lille where he was brought on as a second-half substitute.Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The suspect managed to clear security on Monday without a valid boarding pass but was properly screened at a checkpoint, the Transportation Security Administration told KOMO.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
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According to Allard, he was issued a misdemeanor summons for failure to obey traffic signal, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and operating without insurance.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 27 Dec. 2024
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Unpolished Is the New Authentic There is no doubt in my mind that Kim Kardashian’s chaotic visuals and raw lofi aesthetics resonate with an audience craving authenticity over perfection.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Many people report craving desserts and high-carb foods before and during their periods.Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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Rangers: After winning the Presidents’ Trophy last year, the Rangers viewed a conference final loss to the eventual champions as an unacceptable result.Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Given how much aid the United States has already provided to Ukraine, there is not much room for Washington to expand the flow of arms quantitatively, and further qualitative increases would entail unacceptable escalation risks.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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In Florida, Our Children’s Trust brought its latest case because there still are provisions in the law requiring state agencies to prioritize renewable energy, Rodgers said.Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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California's Regulatory Actions California revised its Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) targets, now requiring that 60% of electricity be generated from renewable sources by 2030, as a step towards its 2045 goal of 100% clean energy.Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Chock-full of vegetables, this crowd-pleasing dish evokes the taste of ratatouille.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Paul McCartney has been enjoying rave reviews for his latest concerts – pleasing thousands of fans with an energetic set that encompasses songs from his entire career, including his time with The Beatles, Wings and his own solo material.Caroline Frost, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
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Still, this is a player enjoying quite a response after a disappointing season.Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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There are balconies on every floor, plus a front porch equipped with fire pits and snug seating nooks (ideal for enjoying a post-dinner amaro from the lounge, which also serves coffee and Flour Moon bagels in the morning and small dishes all day).Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Wanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanting. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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