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
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Whatever scenario ultimately unfolds, Zaslav for one seemingly will see his wish for media biz consolidation realized.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
On Tuesday, the American president spoke to Modi by phone to wish him a happy birthday, detailing the exchange on Truth Social.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Does Peter kill the Major to honor his friend’s wish?
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Whatever scenario ultimately unfolds, Zaslav for one seemingly will see his wish for media biz consolidation realized.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Mayor Greenberg is grateful for Jennifer’s service and wishes her well in her next chapter.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
On Tuesday, the American president spoke to Modi by phone to wish him a happy birthday, detailing the exchange on Truth Social.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wish
Noun
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Judge Stark denied Blue Water’s request to extend the timeline, but did give the company access to the Citgo data room used in the process, which doesn’t entirely shut the door on Hernandez’s firm.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The police department did not immediately respond to USA TODAY’s request for comment or to provide an update on the status of their investigation.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Whether romantically or creatively, passions run high and your heart’s desires demand more of your time and energy.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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These small-scale outfit changes, paired with an intricate and precise lighting design that, at times, bathed the arena in blue light, seemed to reveal Lorde’s desire to bare everything, to be so transparent as to be see through.—
Rachel Seo,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In this area, planning a hike on the Lost Valley Trail is a must.—
Katie Strasberg Rousso,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Likewise, if referencing outside content, reaching out to the original author and asking for permission is a must.—
Roman Vrublivskyi,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The success of the first year’s program proved there is both a tremendous want and a need for this event.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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Evie’s journey to prioritizing her own wants and desires is depicted wonderfully and resonated with me deeply.—
Mia Sosa,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Ordering a short stack at this beloved breakfast spot has been a basic requirement for all who pass through since 1966.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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However, many did not seem aware of the applicability of the new requirement, prompting Leavitt to post on X in order to clarify any confusion.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Wish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wish. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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