1
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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2
as in wanted
to see fit
you're free to sit wherever you wish
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Recent Examples of wished
Others criticized his remarks but wished him well.
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Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Sep. 2025
The woman wanted to know whether the family wished to move forward with the process if Black died, Payne said.
—Cara Anthony, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
The woman wanted to know whether the family wished to move forward with the process if Black died, Payne said.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
In May 2020, Charles wished his wife a happy Mother's Day, thanking her for her support.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The woman wanted to know whether the family wished to move forward with the process if Black died, Payne said.
—Cara Anthony, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
The foster caregiver, who wished to remain anonymous, said that, while Fleece prefers to curl up in blankets, Flannel is already more adventurous.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Adugna wished all parents strength and wisdom in guiding their daughters.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
Several friends and fans of the actress wished her happy birthday in her comment section, including longtime friend Anthony Hopkins.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Sep. 2025
The woman wanted to know whether the family wished to move forward with the process if Black died, Payne said.
—Cara Anthony, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
The woman wanted to know whether the family wished to move forward with the process if Black died, Payne said.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
In May 2020, Charles wished his wife a happy Mother's Day, thanking her for her support.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The woman wanted to know whether the family wished to move forward with the process if Black died, Payne said.
—Cara Anthony, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
The foster caregiver, who wished to remain anonymous, said that, while Fleece prefers to curl up in blankets, Flannel is already more adventurous.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Adugna wished all parents strength and wisdom in guiding their daughters.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
Several friends and fans of the actress wished her happy birthday in her comment section, including longtime friend Anthony Hopkins.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wished
Verb
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Young Palestinians, particularly those under age 5, are especially vulnerable in the Gaza Strip, where Israel has imposed restrictions on the entry of aid throughout the war, at times shutting crossings entirely.—
Pablo Robles,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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In fact, there’s already a battle in Los Angeles over the $30 wage for workers at hotels and other hospitality businesses imposed by the city council.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After making 35 appearances (16 starts) with Triple-A Omaha, the club wanted Bowlan to make a positional change.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Memos unearthed from Biden’s term show his aides wanted the president to personally sign pardon decisions and advised against using the autopen on clemency decisions.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chambers’ defense attorney, Abram Genser, argued any injuries Chambers may have inflicted were not life-threatening, and Dadkhah died instead of a brain bleed caused by excessive methamphetamine use.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
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This is not just the violence of batons or bullets, but the quieter devastation inflicted by law through denial, deferral or bureaucratic neglect.—
Hansel Alejandro Aguilar,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lincoln coaches were anything but pleased with all the critical calls which seemed to go Mission Viejo’s way.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Archie is carried out to the car in his bed, pleased with his decision.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Instead, Syed was forced out this summer despite two decades of experience in counterterrorism and cyber operations.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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The show also featured a number of first-time nominees and first-time winners like Tramell Tillman, Jeff Hiller, Hannah Einbinder, and Owen Cooper, all of whom were been forced to amend their moment in the spotlight to adhere to the joke.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The result was the same — chaos in the six-yard box that restricted Altay Bayindir, who palmed the ball straight onto Calafiori’s forehead.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Wished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wished. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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