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View definitions for desired

desired

adjective as in missed

Strong matches

adjective as in needed

adjective as in requested

adjective as in sought

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He wanted workers to be able to spread their work out, tack documents and photos to walls, rearrange the position of their shelves or bookcases, and raise their desk to standing height when desired.

Schwieterman also pointed out that many aging urban bus terminals leave something to be desired in terms of comfort, especially in comparison with today’s amenity-rich airport terminals.

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"It will take a colossal effort, but we are excited about the challenge, and we know that we have to be razor sharp in all departments to get the desired result."

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That change is clearly having the desired effect.

All roads lead to the Ashes and, having picked up the pace along the way, England have six weeks to reach their desired destination before a new journey begins.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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