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foist

verb

ˈfȯist

Definition of foist

as in to impose

to offer (something fake, useless, or inferior) as genuine, useful, or valuable shopkeepers who foist shoddy souvenirs on unsuspecting tourists

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Recent Examples of foist That’s partly come through TikTok trends, which have foisted her funny and personality-filled music into the spotlight. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 May 2026 In that scenario, Sheinbaum could essentially be washing her hands of the decision and foist it on the ministries. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026 No foisting me on another mother too overwhelmed to notice. — Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026 In the vein of each family dwelling, the village courtroom becomes an amphitheater of sorts, foisting upon its participants a sense of outward performance, while simultaneously exposing them to the elements. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foist

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Commercials showed off sleek and imposing vehicles with four-wheel drive going off-roading through rugged terrain, adding some aspiration to a Tuesday night baseball practice pick-up .

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
The bill, signed into law April 9, provides that jail credit when consecutive sentences are imposed shall not apply to more than one case.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Definition of impose

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Fedorov’s policies emphasized the strategic importance of new military technology, particularly drones, which have helped stymie Russian advances on the battlefield and inflict widespread damage on oil refineries deep inside Russia.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
And, yes, much of the damage was inflicted against one of the American League’s worst pitching staffs (statistically speaking).

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of inflict

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Julia and Emma — who is the daughter of the Ticket to Paradise actress’ brother, Eric Roberts — have a close bond, referencing each other in interviews over the years and exchanging birthday wishes and sweet posts on social media over the years.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
In fact, some fans took it upon themselves to foil those wishing to watch online.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 26 July 2026

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