1
as in to impose
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 to please
to see fit
you're free to sit wherever you wish
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as in request
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as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
having her own home was something she had wished for since she was a child
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Recent Examples of wish
Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Wyandotte County residents who wish to make an appointment may contact the health department at 913-573-8855.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
David Aldridge, New York Times, 13 May 2025
That these victims deserve our consideration, well wishes and financial support should not be controversial.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2025
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Verb
Relapse cannot not be a cause for eviction, and the provider must assist a tenant who wishes to leave the program in finding alternate housing following principles where abstinence is not required.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Wyandotte County residents who wish to make an appointment may contact the health department at 913-573-8855.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Noun
Instead, Orlando, with 10 of the 66 balls, got its wish – and the Big Diesel was Magic Kingdom-bound.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 13 May 2025
That these victims deserve our consideration, well wishes and financial support should not be controversial.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wish
Noun
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The White House did not respond to a request for comment.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Able Solutions has not responded to requests for comment.—
Colleen Shalby,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Such rejections can tamp down a child’s natural curiosity and desire for agency, which might cause some developmental issues, such as loss of confidence in one’s natural desire to explore the social environment, Well told me.—
Faran Krentcil,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2025
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Prosecutors claimed the killings were driven by the brothers’ desire for a multi-million dollar inheritance.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
Noun
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With Chrome attackers looking to bypass 2FA protections, and compromise passwords, proactive defensive measures are a must.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Some combination of them would be a must in any deal the team would make for a center.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
Noun
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However, as viewers see in the new season, which came out on Thursday, the 25-year-old’s new exploration of her own wants and needs isn’t always easy.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
15 May 2025
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That same culture remains, but those within the organization insist there have been tweaks along the way to keep up with the wants and needs of players.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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Apart from those violations, the CPSC says the swings also fail to meet mandatory warning requirements required to inform parents of the risks of death or serious injury to infants.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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On May 13, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the amendment to tobacco retailer location requirements and voted 6-0 in favor of the change.—
Randal Seyler,
Arkansas Online,
21 May 2025
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“Wish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wish. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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