1
as in to impose
to offer (something fake, useless, or inferior) as genuine, useful, or valuable
despite my protestations, the dreaded position of club secretary was wished on me
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in to please
to see fit
you're free to sit wherever you wish
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in request
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Recent Examples of wish
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2025
As governor, DeSantis has other tools at his disposal to encourage compliance with his wishes.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
But California is aiming to flip five GOP seats in direct response to five seats Texas Republicans wish to secure in their redistricting.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
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Verb
For the last five years, Owens has used his talent and creativity to construct stars and a wish booth as well as 20 big dog sculptures up to eight feet tall that are displayed in Chester.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2025
As governor, DeSantis has other tools at his disposal to encourage compliance with his wishes.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
Noun
Just wishing him all the best in his career and his time in Brooklyn.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
But California is aiming to flip five GOP seats in direct response to five seats Texas Republicans wish to secure in their redistricting.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wish
Verb
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The decision was obvious to American sports lawyers, given that American courts reached the same conclusion as to similar restraints imposed by its sports leagues decades ago.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In addition to pharma tariffs, Trump has threatened to impose across-the-board tariffs on semiconductors and lumber.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Top with marinara and cheese to please diners of all ages.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Using beef, noodles and cream of mushroom soup, this one-pot meal is easy to make and sure to please everyone in the family.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The State Department did not respond to a request for comment.—
The New York Times,
Mercury News,
17 Aug. 2025
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Fan Fest is also the only event listed by name in a breakdown of county requirements in a pending contract with the host committee governing how the $21 million cash contribution will be spent, which the Herald also obtained through a records request to Miami-Dade.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But then, in the quarter-finals, Arsenal inflicted a 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford to end the run.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Several of the wounds were inflicted while Stanton was on the ground.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Endgame: Walled Gardens With Super Agents No retailer or marketplace wants its data powering a rival’s AI agent.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Before heading back to the beach house, the pair stops to grab a snack – only Belly wants to stop at a peach stand, and Conrad is allergic to the fruit.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Negotiations continue, with both sides expressing a desire to reach a deal before Ascension Wisconsin providers fall out-of-network on Oct. 1.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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One episode involved Bondi’s desire to sit in the President’s box at the FIFA Club World Cup finals, in July, at the height of the Epstein uproar.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The real question is whether those chairs are filled with people who are engaged, performing at their best, and choosing to be there.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The decision to permit nitrogen suffocation reflects poorly on the society that chooses to allow it, Hood said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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So a quick scan of the room and flipping a couple switches to make sure things are working is a must.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Since her daughter loves pink, incorporating the color was a must.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Wish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wish. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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