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
Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
If the former Olympian wishes to see her daughter and Sophia agrees to it, then Farina will make good faith efforts to set up the visit, per the documents.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
The sisters’ retirement news was received with both sadness and well wishes online.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
Best wishes for a successful sugical outcome and recovery.
—Sam Jane, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
With a cast that also includes Christian Bale as Frankenstein’s creation along with Penélope Cruz and Annette Bening, this looks to be the kind of wild, imaginative leap that one wishes more filmmakers had the opportunity to go for regardless of the outcome.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Pink’s post attracted well wishes and resonating comments from fellow entertainers like Kristin Chenoweth, Rosie O'Donnell and Juliette Lewis.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, the Herald wishes to reflect on our coverage and share readers’ favorite stories from the year.
—Isabelle Friedman, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
In that scenario, the school doesn’t claim the coach engaged in any wrongdoing but instead simply wishes to replace the coach.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
In the finale’s last moments, Alfie confronts Mindy, notices the ring on her finger and wishes her luck.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
If the former Olympian wishes to see her daughter and Sophia agrees to it, then Farina will make good faith efforts to set up the visit, per the documents.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
The sisters’ retirement news was received with both sadness and well wishes online.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
Best wishes for a successful sugical outcome and recovery.
—Sam Jane, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
With a cast that also includes Christian Bale as Frankenstein’s creation along with Penélope Cruz and Annette Bening, this looks to be the kind of wild, imaginative leap that one wishes more filmmakers had the opportunity to go for regardless of the outcome.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Pink’s post attracted well wishes and resonating comments from fellow entertainers like Kristin Chenoweth, Rosie O'Donnell and Juliette Lewis.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, the Herald wishes to reflect on our coverage and share readers’ favorite stories from the year.
—Isabelle Friedman, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
In that scenario, the school doesn’t claim the coach engaged in any wrongdoing but instead simply wishes to replace the coach.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wishes
Verb
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Almost every state imposes sales tax, except for Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon, which instead allows cities to charge a local sales tax.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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The levy increases rates on hotel room and vacation rental stays but also imposes a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, prorated for the number of days the vessels are in Hawaii ports.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Everybody wants to have a play and that’s a positive thing.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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According to court documents, the Marathon County Sheriff's Office notifies ICE of every person booked into the jail who was not born in the United States, and asks if the agency wants a detainer.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With new questions, new desires and be able to create a stage to explore my ideas and their ideas.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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August delivers a powerful reset with a solar eclipse in your sign, offering a fresh start in love that feels genuine and authentic to your heart’s desires.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Hundreds gathered around Business Block on the anniversary of the fire on Wednesday to witness a military-style white-glove ceremony to pay respects to the families who lost loved ones.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The comedy big guns come out to pay their respects to the groundbreaking genius whose comedy is still radical — Ben Stiller, Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler, Dave Chappelle, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman are just a few.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The virus inflicts acute gastroenteritis — inflammation of the stomach or intestines — on people of all ages in the United States, the CDC said.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
15 Dec. 2025
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The costume designer adds that those subtle perforations become deeper cuts only when Will begins to doubt his own abilities as a father, and inflicts damage of his own.—
Elaina Patton,
Vogue,
27 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Cue the rattling of sabers and gnashing of teeth — until a deal is done that pleases (and displeases) both parties.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Dec. 2025
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What is the thing that drives them, pleases them, hurts them?—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Joseph has six different head-coaching interview requests as of Friday afternoon.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Jan. 2026
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The package of bills and budget requests, spearheaded by Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas of Queens, includes proposals which would transition EBT cards to more secure chip technology to prevent benefit theft, an ongoing problem for SNAP recipients.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Taiwan, likely owing to its precarious geopolitical position, was especially active in these regards.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Nov. 2025
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Wishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishes. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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