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 Al Pacino was unable to attend the press conference earlier in the day but sent a video message from America wishing the cast and crew well for the premiere. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026 The industrial moral economy of Fordism became especially attractive in Italy, Germany, Russia and Japan—all countries wishing to escape the grip of British and American financiers. — Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026 Excited for this next chapter — and wishing everyone an amazing season. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 One was to Dolphins legend and fellow Texas Tech alum Zach Thomas, wishing him a happy 53rd birthday. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 So, in that respect, McDonald understands a coach like Kiffin wanting to go after these players wishing to get back to college. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 In fact, many of the flats that follow bring all the polish of your favorite heels—without leaving you wishing you’d worn them instead. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026 Over the years, the couple filled the box with slips of paper wishing to have healthy, successful kids, Reddington said as Lindsay Clancy wiped away tears. — Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 Travelers wishing to fly on days other than Sundays and Thursdays or travel on dates outside the seasonal nonstop can book connecting flights via Miami on American Airlines year-round. — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wishing

Verb

As the most consistently excellent side in rugby union history, the All Blacks usually repaid any reaction by inflicting a defeat.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Strong has been charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, disorderly conduct, communicating threats and injury to personal property, police said.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of inflicting

Verb

Due to his military background and imposing stature, he was eventually hired as a celebrity bodyguard, protecting big names like Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, and Steve McQueen.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2026
Her Sandra is a study in contradictions — imposing and fragile, brilliant and naive, independent and isolated.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of imposing

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

Give that interest something concrete, such as researching a course, comparing destinations, or choosing a date.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
In November, voters in 26 states will elect a secretary of state, choosing the officials who will oversee the 2028 presidential race throughout most of the country.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of choosing

Verb

Pujo’s counsel, Samuel Untermyer, interrogated Morgan relentlessly, forcing the banker into transparently false denials.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
But Sherman and UPenn transfer John Lista had other plans, and the linebacking duo shut it down with sacks on consecutive plays, pushing the threat back near midfield and forcing the fifth of 11 Lafayette punts on the day.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 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