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

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  1. imposes
  2. inflicts
  3. wishes
Verb
  • If a judge agrees and imposes a restraining order, Paramount would be blocked from completing the deal for the time being, though the company would almost certainly appeal.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
  • Kansas also imposes a corporate surtax that Missouri does not.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of imposes
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  • The media usually get Black femicide wrong Another problem surrounding intimate partner homicide inflicts its harms after death.
    — Sativa Banks, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
  • Instead of providing convenience, services and consumption, the regime only inflicts repression, intrusion and censorship.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Definition of inflicts
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  • The possible signing of Brazil midfielder Ederson could mean Carrick has an energetic midfielder who can play in matches when Mainoo is rested, or when the head coach wishes to play with a more aggressive press in midfield.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • Their time ends naturally when they’re no longer employed by a team that wishes to sign them for an amount of money the athlete finds acceptable.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of wishes
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