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
Julia Avant, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Additionally, House of Colour offers personal shopping for clients, which can be done inside Surprise Lily Boutique, if the client wishes.
—Bailey Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
Jenna is frustrated at his lack of seriousness, and Daisy wishes her department would stop bickering for once.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
Gadiano wishes Itliong's story – and the story of Filipino farmworkers – were better known.
—Kerry Klein, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
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
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
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
Verb
Anyone who wishes to share photos or videos after a storm passes through can join CBS News Detroit's Weather Watcher Network.
—Julia Avant, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Additionally, House of Colour offers personal shopping for clients, which can be done inside Surprise Lily Boutique, if the client wishes.
—Bailey Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
Jenna is frustrated at his lack of seriousness, and Daisy wishes her department would stop bickering for once.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
Gadiano wishes Itliong's story – and the story of Filipino farmworkers – were better known.
—Kerry Klein, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wishes
Verb
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Plaintiffs' lawyers say the latest policy also imposes unprecedented rules dictating when reporters can offer anonymity to sources.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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October 23 – November 21 Creativity wants a stage — and willing partners.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has shown interest in a team in London; Qatar Sports Investment, the owners of soccer giant PSG, is eying one in Paris; and RedBird Capital, which owns AC Milan and is an investor in Paramount, wants a team in Milan.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Bryan straddling the political center reflects the disjointed desires of a nation that polls consistently inconsistent on issues, one that in 2024 yearned for both universal health care and the removal of hardworking longtime residents.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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If this quest advances at the breakneck pace Isaacman desires, then Earth’s celestial sidekick will also become a place of profound scientific revelations.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
7 Apr. 2026
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Another group pays respects to the Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the leading religious figure for millions of Shiites around the world, before launching what appears to be a suicide mission against enemies in Humvees.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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But in other respects the zone has fundamentally changed, with the biggest difference being the use of a 2D zone set in the middle of the plate instead of a 3D one measured from the front.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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There is also a growing body of credible evidence showing how EdTech inflicts emotional, cognitive, physical, and developmental harms on children, adolescents, and young adults, while displacing the human relationships that are essential to healthy human development and well-being.—
Dr. Timothy Scott,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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First in the Western Conference at 4-0-1, tied with Nashville in the Supporters’ Shield race with 13 points, and days away from the first leg of its CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal against defending champion Cruz Azul, LAFC has shown a penchant for competing hard, which pleases Dos Santos.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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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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More residents commented before the City Council unanimously approved it, and began taking comments on the rezoning and future land use requests for the land parcel.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The American Federation of Government Employees, the largest union representing federal workers, did not respond to requests for comment.—
Amanda Seitz,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In regards to maximizing spend on the marketing side of the studio business, Sony is looking to shift resources to achieve the highest-impact initiatives where possible.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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In regards to playing or not, that’s going to be up to the performance of the team.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Wishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishes. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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