wishfully

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wishfully
Adverb
  • Shine kindly, and others gladly follow your generous, steady lead.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
  • Sweet never even knew about Wasiak’s record until last year, and would gladly drop his pursuit of it for a job in the majors.
    Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Adverb
  • According to police records obtained by ABC News, the guns, ammunition and other tactical gear that was taken from Tycen Proper's room by his family was located at the home of his grandfather and turned over voluntarily to the to the Knox County Sheriff's Office for safekeeping.
    Jack Date, ABC News, 19 June 2026
  • Companies that voluntarily released sustainability and ESG reports annually since FY 2021, stopped the practice for FY 2025.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Adverb
  • The La Roja boss didn’t react quickly enough to the situation, instead opting for more of the same after the halftime break – rightly or wrongly relying on his mainstay players who largely brought him to this point – and didn’t change anyone until the 71st minute.
    Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
  • Pages was instead competing with all NL outfielders.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Adverb
  • The kitchen is nearby and is equipped with a sink, an induction cooktop, an oven, a fridge/freezer, and, optionally, a dishwasher.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 June 2026
  • The 16-way adjustable sport seats are standard, while performance seats shelled in carbon fiber—presenting more aggressive thigh and shoulder bolsters—are optionally available.
    Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Adverb
  • Service is unfussy, but not too casual, either.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026
  • Terzan 5 is probably not the only bulge fossil fragment either.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 June 2026
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“Wishfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishfully. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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