as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I've been coveting that sleek sports car in the showroom for some time now
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Recent Examples of covet
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s variegated Cornus controversa or other such miraculous botanical creations no matter how much thou might experience those dark and uncontrollable urges.
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
With players who will be coveted on the trade market, and an increasingly expensive roster that needs to compete, the Timberwolves are definitely still in position to make a splash.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 30 June 2025
The Athletic has taken a speculative leap and analysed several strikers that would fit the bill, including one previously linked to West Ham but coveted by the Premier League’s top clubs.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 4 July 2025
Chef Joseph Gomez achieved in 2024 what some chefs spend an entire career coveting: a nomination from the James Beard Foundation and recognition from the Michelin Guide.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
With players who will be coveted on the trade market, and an increasingly expensive roster that needs to compete, the Timberwolves are definitely still in position to make a splash.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 30 June 2025
The Athletic has taken a speculative leap and analysed several strikers that would fit the bill, including one previously linked to West Ham but coveted by the Premier League’s top clubs.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 4 July 2025
Chef Joseph Gomez achieved in 2024 what some chefs spend an entire career coveting: a nomination from the James Beard Foundation and recognition from the Michelin Guide.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for covet
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Not just taxing what people crave, but selling it—and creating the market if need be?—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The transfer breakthrough Eddie Howe has been desperately craving after multiple setbacks — Bryan Mbeumo, Dean Huijsen and Joao Pedro among them — was at risk.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
11 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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“Covet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covet. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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