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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
Sophie Neiman, NPR, 20 June 2026
But given the current box office sensations of Obsession and Backrooms, Tiddes certainly wishes the timing had allowed for spoofs of those horror movies.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
There are times Burns gets exhausted and overwhelmed and wishes another firm would acquire hers.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous can call or text REPORT to We-Tip at 844-909-3006.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
The Catalan club wishes to retain some control over the player, who scored 12 goals in France last season, and will keep 30 per cent of any future sale.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 June 2026
How can a plotline about a man (Michael Johnston) who wishes upon a magical toy branch for the unrequited love of his life (Indie Navarrette) to return his affections not involve some blood?
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
According to sources, Charles wishes to leave her the Keppel Tiara, a diamond-and-ruby piece valued at around $44,000, which originally belonged to Alice Keppel, Camilla’s great-great-grandmother.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 June 2026
Ned wishes to reveal Joffrey’s illegitimacy, but is instead betrayed by Littlefinger (Aidan Gillen), imprisoned by Cersei, and beheaded in a public execution on Joffrey's orders.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
For now, survey research with elderly nuns, including those in Nakawoojwa's care, is ongoing, funded by an Irish donor who wishes to remain anonymous.
—Sophie Neiman, NPR, 20 June 2026
But given the current box office sensations of Obsession and Backrooms, Tiddes certainly wishes the timing had allowed for spoofs of those horror movies.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
There are times Burns gets exhausted and overwhelmed and wishes another firm would acquire hers.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous can call or text REPORT to We-Tip at 844-909-3006.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
The Catalan club wishes to retain some control over the player, who scored 12 goals in France last season, and will keep 30 per cent of any future sale.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 June 2026
How can a plotline about a man (Michael Johnston) who wishes upon a magical toy branch for the unrequited love of his life (Indie Navarrette) to return his affections not involve some blood?
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
According to sources, Charles wishes to leave her the Keppel Tiara, a diamond-and-ruby piece valued at around $44,000, which originally belonged to Alice Keppel, Camilla’s great-great-grandmother.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 June 2026
Ned wishes to reveal Joffrey’s illegitimacy, but is instead betrayed by Littlefinger (Aidan Gillen), imprisoned by Cersei, and beheaded in a public execution on Joffrey's orders.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Noun
Since 1981, Disney has helped fulfill wishes with the organization for more than 175,000 children, or a wish an hour each day.
—Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wishes
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Not work-life-balance-wise, but that’s sort of one of the ways that imposes itself.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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The charging-time penalty the new method imposes could be less than three seconds per session—a pretty tolerable penalty for a potential gain of two or three extra years of useful battery life.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
17 June 2026
Verb
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In a crew filled with people convinced of the superiority of their own methods, Cooper just wants to look at peacocks, call his grandma, and engage in some PG-13 flirting with fellow innocent oddball Kat.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Most significantly, Lee wants voters to grant the mayor’s office a veto over Oakland City Council decisions and absorb many day-to-day responsibilities of running the city.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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But now, throughout the season, she is allowed to explore her softness, she’s allowed to, with Bea and with herself and with Ivanna, explore her real desires and vulnerability and softness in an honest way that transcends gender and what a woman is supposed to be.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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That is, the person who chooses a gratifying activity in the present moment is correct in relation to their current desires, but wrong about their future ones.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Quantum remains experimental in many respects, and significant breakthroughs are still needed.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The thing about Manhattan is the stakes are higher, and the players are probably a little smarter in some respects.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The media usually get Black femicide wrong Another problem surrounding intimate partner homicide inflicts its harms after death.—
Sativa Banks,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Instead of providing convenience, services and consumption, the regime only inflicts repression, intrusion and censorship.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
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For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The budget itself does not eliminate tax incentives for data centers, but Pritzker has directed the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to pause processing those requests at the beginning of FY27.—
Ben Szalinski,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Uthmeier wrote the opinion in response to a question from Senator Clay Yarborough about whether existing Florida statutes require a school district to accommodate such requests.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Noun
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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She also was questioned in regards to the death of a man who was left outside a Los Angeles hospital.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Wishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishes. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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