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
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
The university then became responsible for remediation work and its daily 24/7 security before the crime scene was torn down against some of the victim families’ wishes ahead of a trial at the end of December 2023.
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Kevin Fixler
june 26,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
The filing further accuses Jenner and her co-defendants of failing to adequately support the chef despite knowing about her health circumstances, mistreatment and wishes to remain employed.
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Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The Hoffmann family is well aware of that and wishes to have Lemieux involved in the organization as soon as possible.
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Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Urban wrote in an Instagram Stories post, highlighting his birthday wishes against a purple-and-blue background.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
There are times Burns gets exhausted and overwhelmed and wishes another firm would acquire hers.
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Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
Brian Brant,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Toy Story 5 wishes to keep children in a state of dependency on their toys, just as the franchise itself seeks to keep its aging viewership in a state of perpetual nostalgia.
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Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
The university then became responsible for remediation work and its daily 24/7 security before the crime scene was torn down against some of the victim families’ wishes ahead of a trial at the end of December 2023.
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Kevin Fixler
june 26,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
The filing further accuses Jenner and her co-defendants of failing to adequately support the chef despite knowing about her health circumstances, mistreatment and wishes to remain employed.
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Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The Hoffmann family is well aware of that and wishes to have Lemieux involved in the organization as soon as possible.
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Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Urban wrote in an Instagram Stories post, highlighting his birthday wishes against a purple-and-blue background.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
There are times Burns gets exhausted and overwhelmed and wishes another firm would acquire hers.
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Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
13 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.
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Brian Brant,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wishes
Verb
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Please let this statement serve to represent that any Country that imposes such a Tax will immediately be met with a 100% TARIFF on any and all Goods sent to the United States of America.
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The states also told the court that the move imposes a costly burden on election officials to comply and would spread fear about the possibility of prosecution.
Verb
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Think about whether your child wants a one-time experience or a deeper camp-style program over several days.
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Charles wants peace with his son.
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But beyond those universal desires, gaining a grasp of their more specific needs, wants and preferences can help management pinpoint the types of programming and spaces that will be most valued by current and future residents.
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Lack of movement on unions’ desires to win unemployment benefits for striking workers after two weeks on the picket lines are sticking in labor’s craw.
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There was enough notice for other cast members to swing by and pay their respects, too.
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In some respects, Rogue Trooper is his Diamond Dogs (the concept album, not just the single), which Bowie modeled on George Orwell’s 1948 novel 1984.
Verb
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The media usually get Black femicide wrong Another problem surrounding intimate partner homicide inflicts its harms after death.
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Instead of providing convenience, services and consumption, the regime only inflicts repression, intrusion and censorship.
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Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.
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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.
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The State of Florida did not respond to requests for comment.
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For schools with current athletes who may be eligible for hardship waivers or extensions of eligibility under current rules, the D-I Cabinet indicated the deadline to submit requests to the NCAA is July 31.
Noun
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.
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With regards to trust, a camera may misread an object, a vision model may describe a metal cart as a medical cart or a robot may see only part of a room.
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“Wishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishes. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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