Thesaurus results for WISHING

wishing

verb

Definition of wishing

present participle of wish

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 Barbados is, unsurprisingly, an excellent spot for scuba diving, and for those wishing to finally pick up their PADI license. — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 During the war, soldiers sent to the front lines each carried a hinomaru flag covered with the signatures of their family and friends wishing them good luck. — ABC News, 17 July 2026 That can lead them to feel pressure to build new roads, modify their land-use ordinances and approve requests from companies wishing to build within their boundaries. — Laura Mullenbach, Fortune, 14 July 2026 The 21-second video features Harper wishing Thompson and his family a happy Thanksgiving. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026 There’s drama between these two squads, one wishing for the chance to defend their title, while the other is hoping to get back to said final for the first time since 1966. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 Poway Mayor Steve Vaus kicked off the event by wishing America a happy birthday. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026 The interview concluded with Oteri's Walters wishing the pair well. — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026 Any pub wishing to stay open for these hours must have applied for a temporary event notice at least five working days in advance, meaning that those which had not submitted such an applicated by Friday, June 26, are now no longer able to apply. — Ali Rampling, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wishing

Verb

These policies in England and China pushed many species to the brink of extinction, inflicting ongoing harm on ecosystems while failing to address food supply problems.

— Elan Abrell, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
The 39-year-old continues to defy logic with his otherworldly performances, sauntering around in opposition territory before bursting into life and inflicting maximum damage.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of inflicting

Verb

Goodman was very vocal in the weeks leading up to the All-Star Game about wanting to be in the Home Run Derby, to showcase himself on a stage that his small-market team doesn’t really offer.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Even Liz Taylor and Richard Burton stopped by (at one of Ciuffardi’s earlier eateries), wanting to take in the Sestri sunset away from their usual perch in Portofino.

— Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of wanting

Verb

Page, an imposing figure in his double-breasted suit, can add a seductive lilt to his booming bass or an icy edge that provides a peek into his embittered soul.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
Many of Jones’ policy goals, like imposing congressional term limits, are ambitious proposals that would require sweeping majorities to pass, which Jones anticipates debating.

— Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of imposing

Verb

Long-haul business-class menus are expansive, with a mix of unique Fijian dishes and crowd-pleasing standards.

— Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
Use up the last of those fresh summer peaches on this crowd-pleasing fruit cobbler recipe that only calls for six ingredients.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

Definition of pleasing

Verb

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
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

Definition of palming

Verb

In an attempt to prevent the demonstration from entering Gaza,the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) declared the area a closed military zone, forcing organizers to alter the route.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Rivero must connect those systems without forcing restaurants, wineries and bars into the same operating model.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of forcing

Verb

No foisting me on another mother too overwhelmed to notice.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
In the vein of each family dwelling, the village courtroom becomes an amphitheater of sorts, foisting upon its participants a sense of outward performance, while simultaneously exposing them to the elements.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026