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 But Western institutions did not foist themselves on unwilling central and eastern Europeans or Ukrainians. Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2025 Which means the much more urgent protests against the EU’s efforts to foist price controls on Meta should come from European businesses, and for that matter any businesses out to serve the European market. John Tamny, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025 This season, by continuing to foist difficult design challenges onto the girls, the show allows these two queens to earn a minor arc by tracking their work in similar challenges throughout the season. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025 In some legislative bodies leadership is criticized for figuring out a deals in private and foisting them on their caucus without any opportunity for amendment. Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for foist
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  • Trump has set a July 9 deadline for imposing reciprocal tariffs, but trade talks have run into obstacles including discussions over duties on farm goods, steel and car parts.
    Jennifer Cunningham, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
  • The state also referenced the heavy toll a monthslong trial could impose on the families as well as the possibility of lengthy appeals even if Kohberger were to be convicted and sentenced to death, according to the letter reviewed by ABC News.
    Kayna Whitworth, ABC News, 1 July 2025
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  • Attempting to assault a federal officer and inflict bodily injury is punishable by a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney's office.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
  • Jurors, who deliberated for about a day, also rejected sentencing enhancements for inflicting great bodily injury on his accusers.
    City News Service, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
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  • In some brands and industries, giving franchisees a higher than usual degree of autonomy and flexibility may work well, whilst in others the franchisor may wish to retain a significant level of control over many aspects of the business.
    Fiona Simpson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Admission will be free, but individuals wishing to park at the fairgrounds will have a $10 parking fee.
    Alyssa Cooper, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025

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“Foist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foist. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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