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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
There were speeches, including by Korea's ambassador to Italy, and a few interactive moments, like when the crowd got help trying out a hacky-sack-like game and wished our neighbors a happy New Year.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
In an email sent to Whitfield, the TEA investigator responsible for the case thanked Whitfield for his cooperation and wished him the best.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Retornaz did not move it much, but, once Jacobs pointed it out, the Italian sportingly agreed to move the stone out of play, as Canada wished.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Noem did not say why McLaughlin was leaving but said the department was sad to see her leave and wished her well.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
In the post shared on February 13, Kidman wished her followers a happy Galentine's Day in pink pinstripe pajama top that takes its cues from a men's Oxford dress shirt.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
If the legislature so wished, the majority could vote to repeal each of the medical marijuana laws currently in place, with Stitt approving each decision.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 13 Feb. 2026
Reporting for the new season and hoping to win Philadelphia's first title since 2008, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber wished Castellanos the best.
—CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Beyoncé wished her best friend and former bandmate Kelly Rowland a happy 45th birthday on Instagram.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
In an email sent to Whitfield, the TEA investigator responsible for the case thanked Whitfield for his cooperation and wished him the best.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Retornaz did not move it much, but, once Jacobs pointed it out, the Italian sportingly agreed to move the stone out of play, as Canada wished.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Noem did not say why McLaughlin was leaving but said the department was sad to see her leave and wished her well.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
In the post shared on February 13, Kidman wished her followers a happy Galentine's Day in pink pinstripe pajama top that takes its cues from a men's Oxford dress shirt.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
If the legislature so wished, the majority could vote to repeal each of the medical marijuana laws currently in place, with Stitt approving each decision.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 13 Feb. 2026
Reporting for the new season and hoping to win Philadelphia's first title since 2008, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber wished Castellanos the best.
—CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Beyoncé wished her best friend and former bandmate Kelly Rowland a happy 45th birthday on Instagram.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wished
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People were worn down by the waiting patterns imposed upon them by the state; in this film, the couple opts to break free through artistic expression, and mounting a new, dissident work.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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Losses were imposed on non-tech companies too, as investors became paranoid about how much damage AI might inflict upon sectors like trucking, real estate, and finance.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Nobody wanted to dwell on it but everyone knew what was coming after the 2012-13 skating season.—
Peter Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
14 Feb. 2026
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That’s exactly the position that Carter Baumler wanted to be in.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Hitler had inflicted countless economic wounds on his country over his five years as chancellor, and this foray into the Arctic was part of a broader effort to remedy one of them.—
Timothy W. Ryback,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2026
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Becket uses this time to take the guy through his entire life story (with some sizable, murder-free jumps notably missing), most of it hinging on that essential wound inflicted on him before he was born.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2026
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The move – and more, its blunt public announcement – may have pleased Trump world, but turned out to be disastrous for the Post’s business.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy’s concern with productivity would have pleased Charles Davenport, a powerful leader of 20th-century American eugenics.—
Sarah DiGregorio,
Vanity Fair,
16 Jan. 2026
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Then a week later, Heraskevych received a wave of sympathetic support when he was forced out of the skeleton for refusing to compete without a helmet adorned with more than 20 elite Ukrainian athletes and coaches who have been killed in the war.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Scottie Barnes won the opening 12-minute game for the Stars with a game-ending 3-pointer in overtime, beating the World 37-36 after Edwards forced OT.—
Greg Beacham,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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Major League Baseball wagged a finger with one hand and palmed gate receipts and a new TV deal in the other.—
Jeremy Collins,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
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Gross also got Brighton’s second after David de Gea palmed Solly March’s shot from right side of the box back into danger.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Wished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wished. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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