as in to impose
to offer (something fake, useless, or inferior) as genuine, useful, or valuable
shopkeepers who foist shoddy souvenirs on unsuspecting tourists
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Recent Examples of foist
But that was foisted on the 6-foot-1 guard anyway after a bone cyst was found on his left femur in the fall.
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Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Jaclyn continues to foist Valentin on Laurie, going so far as to make vulgar gestures during yoga and book Laurie for an energy healing session with the Russian.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
But at least one teenage indignity foisted upon the character came as a relief for actress Eve Plumb: Jan’s glasses.
—John Russell, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
That was a self-serving fiction, foisted on out-of-touch leaders by an industry that wanted the government to kneecap its competitors.
—Zeynep Tufekci, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
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Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Jaclyn continues to foist Valentin on Laurie, going so far as to make vulgar gestures during yoga and book Laurie for an energy healing session with the Russian.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
But at least one teenage indignity foisted upon the character came as a relief for actress Eve Plumb: Jan’s glasses.
—John Russell, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
That was a self-serving fiction, foisted on out-of-touch leaders by an industry that wanted the government to kneecap its competitors.
—Zeynep Tufekci, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foist
Verb
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As played by the game's Laura Bailey, Abby is imposing and very muscular.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, residents across Connecticut live with among the highest energy costs in the nation, and fears of inflation as tariffs are imposed, federal agencies face closure and massive numbers of federal workers lose their jobs.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
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Barnes is seeking $5 million in damages, citing ongoing trauma and the emotional harm inflicted upon her and her family.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Attacking more often, and with heavier munitions, might inflict lasting damage.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
26 Mar. 2025
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The show is visually stunning, for sure, but thematically engaging in such a way that a hotel guest over several days will wish to take their time and explore various artists bit by bit.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Without the need for water or glue, peel-and-stick wallpaper is typically user friendly for those wishing to DIY their space and apply the wallpaper themselves.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Foist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foist. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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