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as in to impose
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 to please
to see fit
you're free to sit wherever you wish
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as in request
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Recent Examples of wish
Kate Lavelle, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2025
Research on Caucasian women in the Midwest shows that women in the workplace often face envious and negative communication from other women who wish to undermine their success.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
The second way memes help people in situations like Trump’s wish to buy Greenland is by streamlining thought.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Verb
By Emily Tannenbaum More people than not had words of encouragement or solidarity, and even those who didn’t have time to stop and speak with me told me to stay safe or keep well and wished me luck.
—Kate Lavelle, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2025
Research on Caucasian women in the Midwest shows that women in the workplace often face envious and negative communication from other women who wish to undermine their success.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
The Hoda-bration continued on Hoda & Jenna during the fourth hour, with lots of clips, praise and good wishes expressed.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
The second way memes help people in situations like Trump’s wish to buy Greenland is by streamlining thought.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wish
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In 2023, the non-partisan fiscal note for Del. Wilson’s bill cautioned about possible burdens the law could impose.Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
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The government is also confident India will not experience any shortage or price spikes in oil after the U.S. imposed new sanctions on Russian oil, of which India is one of the top buyers.Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
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What the company has been able to do is create a virtuous triangle that pleases all stakeholders.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Embrace Unapologetic Messaging Gone are the days of sugarcoating messages to please everyone.Steven Le Vine, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
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That’s why, in the final minutes of the team’s home finale last month, agitated fans at Soldier Field serenaded McCaskey and his family with an impassioned request.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
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Bravo did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for confirmation at the time, but the network typically does not comment on casting.Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Hitting their target would push them to inflict extensive suffering on millions of American families.Robert Pearl, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the onslaught of the occupiers, inflicting significant losses on them.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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As Bush Hager walks around Manhattan, she is stopped multiple times by people who want to talk to her about her father, about Kotb leaving, about getting a quick selfie.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
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Karl wanted to trade Cousins, was overruled, and was cut loose after a 33-49 season, a game shy of coaching his 2,000th contest as a head coach.Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
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Even those closest to Hitler were generally tempted into evil by an overriding desire to make Germany great again after the humiliating defeat of World War I and to take advantage of the opportunities created by the Third Reich itself.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
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The desire for stability and long-term viability should compel businesses to adapt to new and uncertain realities.Jochen Schwenk, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Diners can choose from the main dining room with its Pacific Ocean views or the Chef’s Table in the kitchen.Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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People who prefer a more concentrated source of sulforaphane may choose dietary supplements.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD, Health, 11 Jan. 2025
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Multifactor authentication, which combines multiple verification methods, is a must.Joseph Ours, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen $13 $7 at Amazon With multiple outdoor pools and water slides on each Disney cruise ship, along with stops to private islands like Lookout Cay and Castaway Cay, sun protection is a must.Terri Peters, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Wish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wish. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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