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
This quite plainly is a group of adult activists foisting their political causes onto the next generation, defining students in their own image, and asking them to carry these burdens for them.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Michelle is really heavy-handed with the storyline work in the writing session, constantly trying to foist pressure upon the girls.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
There is also good reason to question the urgency with which this decision is being foisted on the city.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
That means that this nauseating change is being foisted upon us by out-of-town politicians whose constituents probably use PBIA very rarely and might not even know that this bill (or even this airport) exists.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Michelle is really heavy-handed with the storyline work in the writing session, constantly trying to foist pressure upon the girls.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
There is also good reason to question the urgency with which this decision is being foisted on the city.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
That means that this nauseating change is being foisted upon us by out-of-town politicians whose constituents probably use PBIA very rarely and might not even know that this bill (or even this airport) exists.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foist
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In response, Sardinian politicians passed a law that imposed an 18-month ban on construction of wind and solar projects within 7 km of a nuraghe or other archeological site.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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San Diegans are struggling with rising costs of water, transportation and other basic expenses, and cuts to federal safety net programs threaten to impose new costs on many.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Most critically, these experiences inflict lasting reputational harm, undermining the relationship between our organizations and our audiences, and threatening the likelihood that a guest will ever return.—
Lori Dimun,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian forces destroyed several military and other targets, while also inflicting significant damage on oil port infrastructure.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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When Beijing wishes to shape the outcome of a transaction, signal displeasure, or slow the advance of foreign competitors in strategic sectors, antitrust enforcement has proven an effective tool.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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There’s an Observatory for those wishing to stargaze (beautiful), and there is also The Den—a fun space for children to play and enjoy their visit (think Lego room, fancy dress, giant keyboard).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Foist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foist. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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