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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
Those who wished to see Garner clad in fishnets and rubber bracelets as the Material Girl will still have a chance.
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell wished the crew well in a recording made two months before his death last August.
—Marcia Dunn, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2026
Gosling wished the Artemis II well ahead of its historic mission to the moon and back.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026
Schon also wished Cain a happy birthday despite their personal and legal issues.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
After delivering his message, Leo wished people a happy Easter in 10 languages, including Arabic, Chinese and Latin.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
In an April 2020 video call, staff at Casterton Primary Academy wished the Prince and Princess of Wales a happy Easter.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
The young men, who had fled Vietnam as children, wished to return to Southeast Asia to serve as freedom fighters.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The story that has been buried for generations, just like her mother has always wished.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell wished the crew well in a recording made two months before his death last August.
—Marcia Dunn, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2026
Gosling wished the Artemis II well ahead of its historic mission to the moon and back.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026
Schon also wished Cain a happy birthday despite their personal and legal issues.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
After delivering his message, Leo wished people a happy Easter in 10 languages, including Arabic, Chinese and Latin.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
In an April 2020 video call, staff at Casterton Primary Academy wished the Prince and Princess of Wales a happy Easter.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
The young men, who had fled Vietnam as children, wished to return to Southeast Asia to serve as freedom fighters.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The story that has been buried for generations, just like her mother has always wished.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wished
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Meanwhile, those imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 — intended to target specific imports that threaten national security — remain in place.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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Because the price hikes were found to be imposed without providing customers with valid justifications, the court ruled that the new prices are invalid and ordered Netflix to refund affected subscribers.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2026
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After waiting 21 years to get back to the Final Four, the Illini nation wanted more.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Galaxy wanted to get off to a fast start at home in the 2026 season.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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In 2010, Fidesz, assisted in part by the bruises inflicted by the global financial crisis, won a sweeping parliamentary majority.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Few of its missiles and drones inflicted physical damage throughout Israel and the Arab world.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Nothing Olitzky could have said about the Gaza war would likely have pleased all the members of Beth El.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Hugo erred on the side of religious tolerance, while accepting state meddling in church affairs, positions that pleased no one in power.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Mar. 2026
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Now, as China prioritizes renewable energy over coal, Yang is ahead of the change his fellow workers are being forced to confront.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Conflicting signals have set up a week in which investors are forced to position for starkly divergent outcomes.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
20 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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“Wished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wished. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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