1
as in to impose
to offer (something fake, useless, or inferior) as genuine, useful, or valuable
despite my protestations, the dreaded position of club secretary was wished on me
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2
as in to please
to see fit
you're free to sit wherever you wish
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in request
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Recent Examples of wish
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025
Blanchett may get her wish sooner rather than later.
—Max Gao, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
But California is aiming to flip five GOP seats in direct response to five seats Texas Republicans wish to secure in their redistricting.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
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Verb
President Donald Trump championed the rollback of federal funding, and threatened to withhold support from lawmakers who voted against his wishes.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025
Blanchett may get her wish sooner rather than later.
—Max Gao, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Just wishing him all the best in his career and his time in Brooklyn.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
But California is aiming to flip five GOP seats in direct response to five seats Texas Republicans wish to secure in their redistricting.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wish
Verb
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Tennessee could see a $4 million loss in whiskey exports annually if a 25% tariff is imposed on Canada.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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While the hurricane is not expected to make landfall in the U.S., the rip current warnings prompted several states—including North Carolina, New York, New Jersey and Delaware—to shut some beaches and impose swimming bans.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And for people who choose to lease rather than buy, $7,500 can be put toward the lease of any EV, without restrictions on price, manufacturing location or buyer income — a loophole that has pleased many automakers and frustrated many EV tax credit critics.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
22 Aug. 2025
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His effort to schmaltz Putin with a display of royal pageantry obviously pleased this murderous dictator to no end.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The State Department did not respond to a request for comment.—
The New York Times,
Mercury News,
17 Aug. 2025
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Fan Fest is also the only event listed by name in a breakdown of county requirements in a pending contract with the host committee governing how the $21 million cash contribution will be spent, which the Herald also obtained through a records request to Miami-Dade.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But then, in the quarter-finals, Arsenal inflicted a 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford to end the run.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Several of the wounds were inflicted while Stanton was on the ground.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Before cutting rates, Powell has said, officials want to ensure tariffs amount to a one-time bump to inflation and don’t raise Americans’ inflation expectations in ways that ripple through the economy.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
23 Aug. 2025
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Netflix released a teaser in early July for fans wanting more and, on Thursday, Aug. 21, shared a press release about the premiere, giving viewers a look into what the Bellarie family is up to.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Negotiations continue, with both sides expressing a desire to reach a deal before Ascension Wisconsin providers fall out-of-network on Oct. 1.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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One episode involved Bondi’s desire to sit in the President’s box at the FIFA Club World Cup finals, in July, at the height of the Epstein uproar.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Industry legends like Harmony Korine and Gaspar Noé, along with representatives from major studios and tech companies, chose our work for its emotional impact.—
Bogdan Nesvit,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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Students can choose a college track, direct work experience or the military.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Tour Southeastern’s Campus Hammond is a college town, so visiting Southeastern Louisiana University is a must.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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If magnetic charging is a must, the Pixel is for you.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Wish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wish. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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