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 the impacts of the government shutdown at DIA and other major hubs across the country were raising questions about how much pain from the political impasse over health care costs will be foisted on millions of Americans planning holiday travel.
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Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
But Deza, a lawyer who is considerably savvier than the public defenders that her case was previously foisted upon, takes an interest in the injustice and agrees to represent her pro-bono.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
But the Browns should foist this game squarely on Maye’s shoulders.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
United must also soon refinance the long-term debt foisted on them by the Glazers’ leveraged buyout 20 years ago, with interest rates set to rise, potentially adding several million pounds to the club’s bill each year.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
But Deza, a lawyer who is considerably savvier than the public defenders that her case was previously foisted upon, takes an interest in the injustice and agrees to represent her pro-bono.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
But the Browns should foist this game squarely on Maye’s shoulders.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
United must also soon refinance the long-term debt foisted on them by the Glazers’ leveraged buyout 20 years ago, with interest rates set to rise, potentially adding several million pounds to the club’s bill each year.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foist
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Leaders from countries that imposed sanctions often say that the measures are intended to bring pressure on the government and leaders of Iran.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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But scenes like this continue to tell a different story as Iran's leadership only tightens its grip, including imposing a sweeping communications blackout that has seen the internet cut and international calls blocked.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Coon’s Agnes is a broken woman desperately looking for companionship following the devastating loss of her son and the physical and emotional violence inflicted on her by her ex-husband.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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The scheme affected more than 10,000 people across the country and inflicted more than $25 million in victim losses, the statement said.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Callers wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700 or contact Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP or online here.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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If a person exclusively spent every weekday sitting in an office cubicle before heading to the gym, that person might wish for the chance to take a walk outside once in a while — horses feel the same way, Cobb said.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Foist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foist. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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