wished (for)

past tense of wish (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wished (for)
Verb
  • No frank in Rhode Island is more famous or craved than the hot wiener.
    USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • Plus, perhaps most importantly, Henderson brought the explosiveness that the Patriots craved.
    Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • But the Golden native wanted his next adventure to be focused on his home state.
    Jeff Todd, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • In the case of the Blues, the jersey fans wanted back did make a comeback, so this pick is more of a plea to keep it.
    The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Growing up in Queens as hip-hop came of age, Rozell Manely Brown desired nothing more than a drum machine to back up his rhyme.
    Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Sprinkle with more red pepper flakes and drizzle with oil if desired.
    Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026
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“Wished (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wished%20%28for%29. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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