wishfully

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wishfully
Adverb
  • The name stuck and the 1901 show was gladly proclaimed the Great American Royal cattle show.
    Patrick Salland, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Drake is almost definitely in his feelings following the conclusion of the 2025 World Series, which resulted in his home team losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who gladly took the opportunity to troll the rapper after their victory by using some Kendrick Lamar lyrics.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
  • On Monday, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said Hamdi had opted to accept a US government offer to leave the country voluntarily.
    Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
  • In addition to the four men, a fifth suspect also voluntarily attended a police station to be interviewed following the raids.
    Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Adverb
  • His political heirs have also tried to redeem his image in the last decade, portraying him instead as a strong leader who brought stability to the country.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Nations previously interested in buying Russian aircraft have opted for Chinese or NATO offerings instead, like India choosing France's Rafale jet.
    Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Adverb
  • Filters for safely observing our star, revealing fine details in emission nebulae and countering urban light pollution are optionally available too.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Further, the advanced version of the jet could also be optionally manned.
    Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Not enough pressure mounted on the Democrats to give in, either.
    Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Furthermore, thousands of federal workers have been either furloughed without pay, or ordered to still turn up to work despite no new pay checks.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Wishfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishfully. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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