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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 rockstar himself sends Earle and Chmerkovskiy a video wishing them luck, so this better be good!
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Today everybody was chiming in and wishing Patrick a happy birthday.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
The State Department also joined in this call, saying that cash donations in such instances work best and that those wishing to donate should do their homework, both on who is splicing the donations and what is needed.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Please join me in wishing them the very best.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Today everybody was chiming in and wishing Patrick a happy birthday.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
The State Department also joined in this call, saying that cash donations in such instances work best and that those wishing to donate should do their homework, both on who is splicing the donations and what is needed.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Please join me in wishing them the very best.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wishing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wishing
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They were also found liable for several other claims, including false imprisonment, battery and inflicting emotional distress on Maya, according to CourtTV, which live-streamed the decision.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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He was acquitted of a misdemeanor count of inflicting injury on an elder adult.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Anyone wanting to argue the riches of European films need go no further than the new talents spotlighted at this year’s Seville European Film Festival which launched last year a Rampa section for first and second features and has added short films to its lineup in 2025.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Fans wanting to go to games will enter from Gate 2 on the north side of the football stadium and will go through security screenings there before entering the arena on the south side of the building.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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For those who prefer not to walk for hours under the imposing Brazilian sun, renting a car may prove to be the most comfortable method of touring the city.—
Greyson Ferguson,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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But the tariffs spooked American businesses, prompting a court challenge, contending that the president had exceeded his authority in imposing the tariffs.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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Thanksgiving is the perfect time to break out the baking dishes and make one of our many crowd-pleasing casserole recipes.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Propheter notes that Denver has a simple, if costly, option for pleasing bondholders.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
27 Oct. 2025
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When choosing a supplement, look for products independently tested or certified by organizations such as the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), United States Pharmacopeia (USP), or ConsumerLab.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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But that goes back to choosing whether to make the right decision or the wrong.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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Bloomberg | Getty Images Private equity fund managers are bracing for a wave of consolidation as investors demand higher returns and stronger governance, forcing a shakeout in an overcrowded industry, several industry veterans said at a high-level finance summit in Hong Kong on Tuesday.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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The reductions announced on Wednesday could cause even more disruption, forcing airlines to cancel or reschedule thousands of flights per day.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Wishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishing. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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