1
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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2
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
John Oseid, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
And after West Side Story and Shazam, Zegler and her bob are probably wishing on that well for a movie with a non-problematic co-star.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
Of course, easier said than done, in terms of them actually accepting their daughter’s wishes — and, in Timothy’s case, accepting pretty much anything right now, given his own deep free fall.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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
And after West Side Story and Shazam, Zegler and her bob are probably wishing on that well for a movie with a non-problematic co-star.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
Two laws since passed by the Florida legislature to pre-empt local zoning regulations appeared to thwart those wishes.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
Of course, easier said than done, in terms of them actually accepting their daughter’s wishes — and, in Timothy’s case, accepting pretty much anything right now, given his own deep free fall.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wish
Verb
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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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Two months into his White House return, Trump has imposed tariffs on goods from neighboring Canada and Mexico as well as China, all steel and aluminum imports, and foreign cars and auto parts.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Right here, inches from our noses, are observations, memories, and relationships—people to please—that can generate the kind of richness that Brainard brings to his work.—
David S. Wallace,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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Vaccinations benefit people, but Ladapo would overturn every medical triumph of the last 100 years to please his boss.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The city did not respond to a March request for comment.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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The first request for money was sent on 1 August, with members asked to send £35 fees via PayPal.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Now, an expert in military manpower at RAND wants to see the services shift their focus from quantity to quality.—
Cory Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
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Jukebox Broadway musicals need conflict and the evil suits at Capitol Records are a perennial villain for artists who just want to be themselves.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to research, this involves an overwhelming desire to merge with another person while feeling deeply insecure about the relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Sweeney has often expressed a desire to keep her personal and romantic life out of the public eye as her star status has grown in recent years.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Experiences Over Things In addition, luxury consumers are increasingly choosing to indulge in experiences over material goods and jewelry is caught in that crosswind too.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Wayfair has an entire pillow storefront with over 50,000 styles to choose from, including indoor/outdoor options, reversible designs, and more.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The fish tacos at Tide Tables in Cortez are a must, and several spots in the Bradenton area beach communities like Hurricane Hanks, The Sandbar Restaurant, and Woody’s River Roo are also worth a visit.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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The tableside guacamole—mashed to order and impossibly fresh—is a must, setting the stage for smoky, slow-roasted tacos and a cocktail list stacked with premium tequilas and mezcals.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Wish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wish. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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