1
as in imposes
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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as in wants
to see fit
you're free to sit wherever you wish
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Recent Examples of wishes
Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
According to inside sources, Prince William wishes to establish a meaningful relationship with Mullally, knowing that the Archbishop will also preside over his future coronation and will, in fact, be his superior in the Church.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
Weins wishes Big Sandy could get funding from Montana's share of the $50 billion federal Rural Health Transformation Program to renovate the hospital and direct payments to help secure its future.
—Aaron Bolton, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
In particular, Griffin wishes to capture the voice of a local woman who, once Jim arrives in this sleepy but sinister community, turns out to have recently gone missing.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
The 31-year-old from Kent County, who wishes to remain anonymous, bought the winning Electric 100s ticket at the Wesco gas station, located at 211 North Main Street in Cedar Springs.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Given this is merely a teaser trailer, however, and is presumably holding off showing much of what’s to come in the show, and HBO wishes to draw in a broad audience, the choices made sense on paper.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
If a passenger’s seat does not recline and the person wishes to move locations, Whitmore suggested speaking with a flight attendant about available options.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Kev and straight-arrow Derek don’t get along, and while Ty and Derek have a deep connection, the latter wishes the former would act a little more responsibly.
—Bob Strauss, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Her donor, John, wishes to remain anonymous to the public so asked that his last name not be used, but has become like family to her.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
According to inside sources, Prince William wishes to establish a meaningful relationship with Mullally, knowing that the Archbishop will also preside over his future coronation and will, in fact, be his superior in the Church.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
Weins wishes Big Sandy could get funding from Montana's share of the $50 billion federal Rural Health Transformation Program to renovate the hospital and direct payments to help secure its future.
—Aaron Bolton, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
In particular, Griffin wishes to capture the voice of a local woman who, once Jim arrives in this sleepy but sinister community, turns out to have recently gone missing.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
The 31-year-old from Kent County, who wishes to remain anonymous, bought the winning Electric 100s ticket at the Wesco gas station, located at 211 North Main Street in Cedar Springs.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Given this is merely a teaser trailer, however, and is presumably holding off showing much of what’s to come in the show, and HBO wishes to draw in a broad audience, the choices made sense on paper.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
If a passenger’s seat does not recline and the person wishes to move locations, Whitmore suggested speaking with a flight attendant about available options.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Kev and straight-arrow Derek don’t get along, and while Ty and Derek have a deep connection, the latter wishes the former would act a little more responsibly.
—Bob Strauss, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wishes
Verb
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However, this method imposes strict physical limits on size and power consumption, making further miniaturisation difficult.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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That increases costs and imposes time delays for mine developers – and means consumers will have to wait longer, and pay more, for copper-intensive products and services.—
Adam Charles Simon,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Scorpio October 23 – November 21 What quiet truth wants a little space?—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 What quiet truth wants a little space?—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The weight of tradition and the pressure of his own desires bear down on him equally, and his choice will have lasting consequences.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Feeling like your desires are out of reach?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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All decisions of the judges regarding this Promotion are final and binding in all respects.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mark Conrad, 63, stood outside the funeral home Tuesday morning in his white officer cap to pay his respects.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The focus here is squarely on her mother, another survivor who inflicts her own share of damage along the way.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Scott inflicts Ohm’s nonchalant meanness with a piercingly perverse matter-of-factness that places the character as far away as possible from the realm of likeability.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Creative fire rises as the nurturing Moon enters Aries and gleams within your 5th House of Creativity, encouraging bold self-expression in whichever way most pleases your heart.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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But a little later, Laura asks to stay with this good Samaritan rather than go with the EMTs, an arrangement that clearly pleases Betty.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Two requests seeking those documents by The Charlotte Observer have received no response.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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But under the Florida and Oklahoma laws, any arrest could lead to DNA collection for immigrants subject to federal detainer requests.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This is in regards to Illinois drivers being blindsided by insurance rate increases.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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That calculus is more pointed with regards to live video highlights, which often go viral on social media via accounts that are not direct partners of the governing body.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Wishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishes. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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