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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
Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers with tips at 630-553-5999.
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
I'mPhaedra Trethan, wishing all who celebrate a happy and prosperous Year of the Horse.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may provide information without identifying themselves.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Don't freak out, but those wishing to celebrate Valentine's Day this year might want to be aware that the romantic holiday falls one day after Friday the 13th.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Feb. 2026
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
I'mPhaedra Trethan, wishing all who celebrate a happy and prosperous Year of the Horse.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may provide information without identifying themselves.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Don't freak out, but those wishing to celebrate Valentine's Day this year might want to be aware that the romantic holiday falls one day after Friday the 13th.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wishing
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Adams was arrested Monday and charged with assault inflicting serious bodily injury, police said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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The expropriations, along with the firings, consolidated state control of the oil sector and, experts say, drained the country of expertise and investment, inflicting lasting damage.—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Again, without at all wanting to be.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Feb. 2026
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If your child brings up wanting a smiley piercing, this is a natural opening to talk about why doing something like this at home, without professional training or sterile equipment, carries serious risks.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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Trump responded to the Supreme Court ruling by imposing a 10%, then 15%, global tariff under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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The president reacted quickly to the Supreme Court’s ruling against his International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs on Friday by imposing 10 percent universal baseline duties—a figure that was augmented to 15 percent over the weekend.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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The cheese sauce uses only six ingredients and helps take this crowd-pleasing casserole to the next level in flavor and fill.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Liu, who won the 2025 world championship with the same crowd-pleasing program, returned to the sport in 2024 with the sole objective of sharing her art.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 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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Talent is a leading indicator of success in an organization, and the talent that’s choosing to go to MLS is getting better and better.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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There’s still a time and place for the pristine glassware, fancy silver, and perfectly arranged centerpieces, but no one is going to judge you if there’s a little dust bunny in the corner or for choosing paper napkins over linen.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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Surveillance footage showed three people dressed in dark clothing forcing him into a white SUV and speeding off, investigators said.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The city subway system was also running with delays, including massive backups at multiple stations in Brooklyn after C trains were taken off the tracks, forcing all A trains to run local.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Wishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishing. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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