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
Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Donors may still wish to donate to Harvard without this beneficial tax treatment.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
Trump’s third wish—the militarization of drug interdiction—must have been even more difficult for Sheinbaum to grant.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Though some glucose-experts disagree, Merkel says oatmeal is a safe option for those wishing to keep their blood sugar in check.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Donors may still wish to donate to Harvard without this beneficial tax treatment.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
As if! had been the response to fans’ wishes for a Clueless followup with Alicia Silverstone as Cher — until now.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
Trump’s third wish—the militarization of drug interdiction—must have been even more difficult for Sheinbaum to grant.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wish
Noun
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With Zero Trust, businesses must verify every access request before granting entry, ensuring that security remains a top priority at every level of digital interaction.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Read the full Sagittarius Daily Horoscope Capricorn (December 21 - January 19) The fire of your desire is blazing!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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This encourages you to create a balance between your personal desires and the deeper, more transformative experiences that contribute to your personal growth.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Parental monitoring a must, chief says Mooresville police conducted a similar sting in May 2024 called Operation Artemis, which led to 15 arrests.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2025
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For connoisseurs, the pairing menus are a must, blending storytelling and flavor with seamless precision.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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What’s more, these are not just idle threats, for want of a better term.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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While the process might take some time, Tetzlaff says that learning about a buyer’s wants and needs can streamline an otherwise overwhelming home search.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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India's import licensing requirements, foreign direct investment caps, and state-run trading monopolies control who can do business and under what terms.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Following that outbreak, California lawmakers strengthened childhood vaccination requirements for schoolchildren.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Wish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wish. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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