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as in imposed
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
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as in wanted
to see fit
you're free to sit wherever you wish
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Recent Examples of wished
In a February statement, UC Davis said that equestrian athletes who wished to continue competing at the varsity level at another institution would be supported in exploring transfer opportunities.
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Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Customers wished all the best for Smith, a dedicated father and chef.
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Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Back in December, multiple people familiar with the situation, all of whom wished to remain anonymous as they were not authorized to speak publicly on it, indicated that the body’s central headquarters has no role in the Pride initiative.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The girlfriend, who wished not to be named, believes the shooter may have been targeting the wrong man since Ortiz was so new to the neighborhood.
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Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
In an Instagram post shared on Sunday, June 21, the content creator and father of nine wished fellow dads a happy Father's Day.
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Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
For anyone who has ever wished their carpet cleaner worked more like a cordless vacuum, this is the kind of small household gadget that could make quick cleanups a lot less annoying.
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New Atlas,
24 June 2026
Water was one of many unpleasant realities Sapphire wished to ignore.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
In an Instagram story, the family also shared a more recent picture of William with Charles and wished William a happy birthday.
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Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Customers wished all the best for Smith, a dedicated father and chef.
—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Back in December, multiple people familiar with the situation, all of whom wished to remain anonymous as they were not authorized to speak publicly on it, indicated that the body’s central headquarters has no role in the Pride initiative.
—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The girlfriend, who wished not to be named, believes the shooter may have been targeting the wrong man since Ortiz was so new to the neighborhood.
—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
In an Instagram post shared on Sunday, June 21, the content creator and father of nine wished fellow dads a happy Father's Day.
—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
For anyone who has ever wished their carpet cleaner worked more like a cordless vacuum, this is the kind of small household gadget that could make quick cleanups a lot less annoying.
—
New Atlas,
24 June 2026
Water was one of many unpleasant realities Sapphire wished to ignore.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
In an Instagram story, the family also shared a more recent picture of William with Charles and wished William a happy birthday.
—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wished
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Authorities in France's capital have imposed restrictions on the sale and public consumption of alcohol, hoping to ease the burden on hospitals of people being brought in with dehydration as Paris bakes in a record-breaking heat wave.
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More than a dozen countries have imposed digital services taxes.
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The defense wanted the roommate to testify in person so Robinson could exercise his right challenge the credibility of witnesses against him.
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Not the way the Hawks would have wanted to open their Summer League campaign.
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The degree of severity in punishment for violators varies based on the type of force used and the amount of property damage inflicted.
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The war has inflicted staggering losses on Russia's young men.
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Netflix has a new #1 movie in its top 10 list, a romantic comedy that seems to have pleased both critics and audiences alike, far from a sure thing in that genre.
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Success was whatever pleased him that afternoon.
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Extreme heat has forced several communities in the Washington area to cancel or scale back their Independence Day celebrations.
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The Kings forced 20 turnovers, leading to a 22-6 advantage in points off turnovers.
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Al-Amri, who had a shot denied by Uruguay's Fernando Muslera earlier in the first half, put his squad ahead with a quick tap-in after Muslera palmed away a header.
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Joel Veltman grabbed the second equaliser in a 2-2 draw at West Ham in the final fixture of 2025 with a left-foot volley at the far post after an in-swinging corner from Ferdi Kadioglu was palmed straight to the Dutchman by West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola.
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“Wished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wished. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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