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
Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Mohan admits she had been distracted by personal problems, and wishes Robby well on his sabbatical.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Nor does factfinding suggest that the court wishes to intrude in the decisionmaking of the Executive Branch.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2026
The mayor wishes more could have been done sooner.
—Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
These mining projects depend heavily on the efficiency and expertise of ANC contractors operating through the 8(a) program — the one Hegseth wishes to dismantle.
—Kelly Sloan, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Thank you everyone for all the love and birthday wishes.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 7 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
But during arguments in the fall, Chiles' lawyer, James Campbell, told the justices that the way his client wishes to practice conversion therapy involves no physical restraints or coercion of any kind.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
The feature, which Barker wrote, directed and edited, is a Monkey’s Paw style tale of a young man who wishes that his friend would love him more than anything in the world, with the results ending in spooky disaster.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Mohan admits she had been distracted by personal problems, and wishes Robby well on his sabbatical.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Nor does factfinding suggest that the court wishes to intrude in the decisionmaking of the Executive Branch.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2026
The mayor wishes more could have been done sooner.
—Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
These mining projects depend heavily on the efficiency and expertise of ANC contractors operating through the 8(a) program — the one Hegseth wishes to dismantle.
—Kelly Sloan, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Thank you everyone for all the love and birthday wishes.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 7 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
But during arguments in the fall, Chiles' lawyer, James Campbell, told the justices that the way his client wishes to practice conversion therapy involves no physical restraints or coercion of any kind.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wishes
Verb
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State law imposes interest on late taxes at a rate of 18% per year.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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While society imposes rules and treats difference as a threat, David resists being shaped and stands for imagination and freedom.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Say that a presidential candidate wants to create universal prekindergarten, implement a comprehensive parental-leave policy, lower the Medicare-eligibility age, and invest in clean energy and cancer research.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the state’s email to Abruzzo seeking to know more about the reserves, Fennell didn’t specify why the state wants the information.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Women are compelled to suppress their desires, intellects, and emotions in Gilead.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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The supply chain expansion aligns with Burlington’s desires to keep growing its store base.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During my visit to New York, my wife and I will again pay our respects to the victims, the families, and the bravery shown in the face of terrible loss.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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But the investigation has moved forward in other respects.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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Waldmann Brewery makes a great date night, and Dark Horse’s burger pleases young adults.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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This savory and sweet jam is easy to make and pleases a crowd.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The city has denied public records requests for the application, citing a state exemption related to hotel development plans.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a report set to be presented Tuesday to the Police Commission, LAPD officials said drones were deployed more than 3,000 times last year, mostly in response to emergency calls or officer requests for assistance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The State's Attorney's Office argued the McDonald case was a completely different situation than what the coalition wants investigated in regards to Operation Midway Blitz.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In regards to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre feature rights won by A24, Obsession director Curry Barker is set to direct and write a reimagined version.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Wishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishes. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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