Thesaurus results for FOISTS

foists

verb

present tense third-person singular of foist

as in imposes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of foists What’s next for Albania The things that make visiting Albania so wonderful—jaw-dropping scenery and that every restaurateur and hotelier foists their father’s homemade raki (grape brandy) on everyone, immediately—remain firmly in place. — Naomi Tomky, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for foists

Verb

The bill, named after the late Republican senator and which was passed by Congress this month, imposes primary and secondary sanctions on Russia and other countries that support Russia in its invasion of Ukraine.

— Jamie Dorrington, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
This imposes substantial costs to consumers, limits access to free information and content on the open web, and reduces pathways to earnings for writers and content producers.

— Vivek Shah, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of imposes

Verb

The more suffering Russia inflicts on Ukrainian civilians, the more Europe invests in Ukraine’s defense and its own.

— MICHAEL KIMMAGE, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026
If a deepfake inflicts commercial damage or misleads consumers, businesses can pursue civil claims for defamation or false light, alongside federal trademark suits under the Lanham Act.

— Allyson Kapin, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of inflicts

Verb

Adidas, the world’s second-largest sportswear maker by global revenues, has identified basketball as a priority sport particularly in North America, where the company wishes to cut into rival Nike’s market share.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Leaving the lavatory smelly for the next passenger There’s another lavatory habit Peters wishes travelers would adopt—and this one could earn you some silent appreciation from whoever is waiting outside the door.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of wishes

Browse Nearby Words

foisting

foists

fold

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Foists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foists. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of foists

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

tactile

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

More Commonly Mispronounced Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 25

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes