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as in inflicting
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 wanting
to see fit
you're free to sit wherever you wish
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Recent Examples of wishing
The first lady spoke as well, wishing all Americans a happy Easter.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The senators who kill the filibuster today will spend years wishing someone had saved it.
—Tony Vanderhoef, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
I'mPhaedra Trethan, wishing a joyous Passover to all who celebrate!
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Amazon customers wishing to make a return start the process online.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2026
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The senators who kill the filibuster today will spend years wishing someone had saved it.
—Tony Vanderhoef, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
I'mPhaedra Trethan, wishing a joyous Passover to all who celebrate!
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Amazon customers wishing to make a return start the process online.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wishing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wishing
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Authorities arrested Jazya Muldrow-Green, 20, in connection with that case and charged her with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Any mission would likely first focus on opening the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway through which a fifth of seaborne global oil flowed before the war but which has now slowed to a trickle, inflicting the biggest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market.—
Patrick Sykes,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Lena Dunham recalls her own father not wanting to be seen at the voting booths with her during the 2012 Barack Obama versus Mitt Romney election.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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For those wanting more, La Cañita can arrange a picnic package for an afternoon on the sand.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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And year after year, the debt trajectory worsens, imposing a growing burden on the vibrancy of the private sector.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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Among the arrested are two employees of Haiti’s Institute for the Preservation of National Heritage, which oversees La Citadelle, an imposing fortress in the northern town of Milot built in the early 1800s where Saturday’s stampede occurred.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Given how cautious and people-pleasing Grace is, that feels out of character.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2026
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Once in office, Bondi took on the difficult task of leading the Justice Department while also pleasing the president.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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Of the billionaires who line up on the Messeplatz for the First Choice VIP opening at Art Basel, few would be out of place palming handshakes and quaffing Champagne at the Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Belvédère.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
20 Mar. 2026
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The school also posted a picture of the center, who reportedly has a 7-4 wingspan, palming two basketballs on the program’s website.—
Alex Valdes,
New York Times,
1 Jan. 2026
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Some of Coachella’s most elite attendees won’t spend their day at the actual festival, choosing instead to hop between the many exclusive day parties, powered by brands like Revolve.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Eyewear today balances practicality with style, allowing wearers to refine their look while choosing frames that reflect their everyday style.—
Advertorial,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In Grand Prairie in 2020, a natural gas leak ignited under a roadway, resulting in a fireball and forcing nearby evacuations.—
Lexi Salazar,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Higher oil prices are straining import-dependent economies, while currency volatility is forcing some central banks to intervene more actively in foreign exchange markets, said market watchers.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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This quite plainly is a group of adult activists foisting their political causes onto the next generation, defining students in their own image, and asking them to carry these burdens for them.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The suit, filed in late December by the New Mexico attorney general’s office, is the latest salvo in the state’s fight against oil and gas executives accused of foisting old wells onto the public.—
Mark Olalde,
ProPublica,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Wishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishing. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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