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 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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as in request
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Recent Examples of wish
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2025
As governor, DeSantis has other tools at his disposal to encourage compliance with his wishes.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
Reuters reported that there are no immediate changes planned to India's long-term contracts with Russian suppliers, citing two anonymous Indian government sources that did not wish to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
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Verb
For the last five years, Owens has used his talent and creativity to construct stars and a wish booth as well as 20 big dog sculptures up to eight feet tall that are displayed in Chester.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2025
As governor, DeSantis has other tools at his disposal to encourage compliance with his wishes.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
Verb
Ultimately, Zucker wishes the best for the reboot and is grateful that producer Seth MacFarlane called him shortly after the new movie’s team had completed their script.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
Reuters reported that there are no immediate changes planned to India's long-term contracts with Russian suppliers, citing two anonymous Indian government sources that did not wish to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wish
Noun
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The State Department did not respond to a request for comment.—
The New York Times,
Mercury News,
17 Aug. 2025
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Reps for Nintendo of America did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The character’s defiance, her desire to break free, came more naturally to Lower than the role of Helly’s outie, the privileged Lumon scion Helena Eagan, who takes on more prominence in season two.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Ultimately, Mother Nature is still in charge, and with luxury wines, having less availability often creates more desire from consumers anyway.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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So a quick scan of the room and flipping a couple switches to make sure things are working is a must.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Since her daughter loves pink, incorporating the color was a must.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Being more compassionate and respectful to the needs of your squad and family, instead of just asserting your wants, adds a new dimension to your connection with them.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
5 Aug. 2025
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The exhibition also includes more recent efforts to provide for nonhuman wants and needs, such as metal scaffolds for coral reefs, skyscrapers for birds, and playthings for octopodes.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Lowering the 30% equity requirement, however, might take longer unless the world runs out of decabillionaires who want teams.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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His lawsuit claims that if fully developed, the area could require as many as 450 parking spaces under the parking minimum requirements the city repealed in 2021 Management for JB Vang couldn’t immediately be reached for comment on Wednesday.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Wish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wish. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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