wished (for)

past tense of wish (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wished (for)
Verb
  • Budget-conscious buyers still craved a true, sub-US$30,000 subcompact.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
  • No frank in Rhode Island is more famous or craved than the hot wiener.
    USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • Defender Gabriel Heinze wanted to leave in 2007, having lost his place in the team to Patrice Evra.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • At the time, many people wanted to know whether machines could become curious.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Store Craft Supplies Keep beads, paint brushes, and other craft supplies organized by storing them in their own upcycled candle jars with a small label if desired.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Aerospace’s results were reported inside former parent Honeywell a few weeks ago, and the numbers left some room to be desired.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
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“Wished (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wished%20%28for%29. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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