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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
David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
The State Department said, at this time, there is no new information to share about assistance for U.S. citizens wishing to depart from Israel.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 18 June 2025
Sam Jane, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2025
The president confirmed that he's seen messages from Iran, through intermediaries indicating a wish to deescalate.
—June 16, CBS News, 16 June 2025
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Verb
Generally speaking, the state appears to be poised to help any Floridians and other U.S. residents now in Israel who wish to distance themselves from the new round of warfare emerging between Israel and Iran.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
The State Department said, at this time, there is no new information to share about assistance for U.S. citizens wishing to depart from Israel.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 18 June 2025
Noun
If Jackson’s wishes are granted again, Alexander could be the next high-profile camp addition in Baltimore.
—Sam Jane, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2025
The president confirmed that he's seen messages from Iran, through intermediaries indicating a wish to deescalate.
—June 16, CBS News, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wish
Noun
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Burrow dialed in Outside of the ongoing Trey Hendrickson saga, all of Joe Burrow’s public requests of the front office have now been met.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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In 1945, the U.S. State Department looked to commission a Spanish version of the national anthem, per the request of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who looked to strengthen political and business partnerships with Latin American countries amid World War II.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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More Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Many fans have been happy with this news, as the desire for the Buss Family to sell the team has grown over the years.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Thanks to the valve-free design, kids can guzzle as much as their thirsty heart desires.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
19 June 2025
Noun
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To keep our existing customers engaged and attract new ones, continuous product improvement is a must.—
Illia Smoliienko,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Reebok Women's Classic Az Legacy Sneakers Comfy walking shoes are a must, given how much walking a trip to Japan entails.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
Noun
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From posting on the wrong platforms to ignoring your audience’s wants and needs, seemingly small missteps can derail momentum (and your budget).—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The freedoms guaranteed in our Constitution — freedom of speech, freedom from want and fear, freedom of worship, freedom to vote — are under attack.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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And in a case about Texas’ requirement that websites verify users are 18 or over, one justice expressed her own parental frustration over trying to control what her children see on the internet.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Instead, the vote was based mainly on a presentation by Lyn Redwood, the former head of a group founded by Kennedy that has lobbied against vaccine authorizations and requirements.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
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“Wish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wish. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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