1
as in craves
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I want a new car so badly!
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2
as in needs
to have as a requirement
that stray cat wants food and a clean place to sleep
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3
as in wishes
to see fit
do what you want
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as in likes
to wish to have
I want some ice cream for dessert, please
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as in lacks
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
there's a notable want of teachers in that rural school district
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as in weaknesses
a defect in character
she's well-meaning and kind, but her besetting want is a complete lack of tact
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wants
Noun
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Strengths and weaknesses are internal and flow from culture and capabilities.—
George Bradt,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025 -
The Buccaneers clearly have some weaknesses and are far from a perfect team.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Addressing gun violence also requires the state to enforce comprehensive background checks and safe storage.—
Natalie Eilbert,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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The front requires the extra task of removing the headlamp first and then reattaching it after installing the rack.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Gabe also enjoys giving his dad shout-outs whenever an opportunity comes up, including on birthdays and holidays — sometimes with a quip thrown in.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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By the way, my friend now enjoys a generous retirement package.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Corrections facilities were long understaffed before the COVID-19 pandemic, and shortages have continued in the years since, Mabe said.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
The Enquirer,
27 Dec. 2024
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Mabe said chronic staffing shortages must be fixed.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
The Enquirer,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2025
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If Jones chooses the Vikings, Rodgers’ options would shrink to the Steelers and Giants.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, the shortcomings of Schoen have come with the roster’s development.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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And those three or four starters make a big difference on a team with myriad shortcomings.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Wants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wants. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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