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could do with

VERB

want

Synonyms

STRONGEST

choose crave need prefer require wish

STRONG

ache aspire covet fancy hanker hunger long lust pine thirst yearn

WEAK

be greedy desiderate feel a need have a passion for have a yen for have ambition have an urge for have eyes for incline toward itch for spoil for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate have not want spurn

STRONG

despise

Example Sentences

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Fastmarkets analyst Andy Farida believes the aluminum price could do with a pause given how far it has already risen.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

"It will be very interesting to see if this plays out as the data indicates. We hope it does as drivers could do with some relief at the pumps."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

I say that on behalf of your aunt, but also for every other vulnerable elderly person who could do with a nephew like you.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

More growth in battery storage is a positive for shares that could do with a boost.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

I knew there wasn’t much she could do with it in the boonies, but I gave it to her anyway.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers

could do with

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