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
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in request
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Recent Examples of wish
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Elio follows the story of an 11-year-old orphan, Elio, who feels so alone that his biggest wish is to be abducted by aliens.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
To ensure that money gambled is legally obtained, anyone wishing to bet more than $10,000 must be vetted by a casino’s compliance team, with gaming venues required to verify a prospective heavy bettor’s source of funds (SOF).
—David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
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Verb
His wish comes true when an intergalactic spaceship picks him up and Elio makes a blobby new bestie, though the youngster quickly figures out that home isn't so bad.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Elio follows the story of an 11-year-old orphan, Elio, who feels so alone that his biggest wish is to be abducted by aliens.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
Alibaba’s semiconductor is designed for inferencing, which is the actual running of AI applications, rather than training which is when huge amounts of data is used to develop a large model, said one source, who wished to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature of the matter.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
To ensure that money gambled is legally obtained, anyone wishing to bet more than $10,000 must be vetted by a casino’s compliance team, with gaming venues required to verify a prospective heavy bettor’s source of funds (SOF).
—David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wish
Verb
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Tennessee could see a $4 million loss in whiskey exports annually if a 25% tariff is imposed on Canada.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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While the hurricane is not expected to make landfall in the U.S., the rip current warnings prompted several states—including North Carolina, New York, New Jersey and Delaware—to shut some beaches and impose swimming bans.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And for people who choose to lease rather than buy, $7,500 can be put toward the lease of any EV, without restrictions on price, manufacturing location or buyer income — a loophole that has pleased many automakers and frustrated many EV tax credit critics.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
22 Aug. 2025
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His effort to schmaltz Putin with a display of royal pageantry obviously pleased this murderous dictator to no end.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The office did not respond to a records request for the warrant supporting arrest of the two men in Navis' courtroom.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The attorney has not yet responded to a request for comment.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The former first lady has been the subject of numerous high-profile scandals, some dating back more than 15 years, which overshadowed Yoon’s turbulent presidency and inflicted political damage on him and his conservative party.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
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Read more Russia North Korea's Kim To Visit China for First Time in Six Years: What To Know Map Shows Countries Suspending Postal Service to United States Earthquake Rocks Alaska Tropical Storm Juliette Forms in Pacific The quake and resulting waves inflicted damage on some Russian infrastructure.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Stores want to build community as well as sell books Can two romance bookstores that close together live happily ever after?—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Before cutting rates, Powell has said, officials want to ensure tariffs amount to a one-time bump to inflation and don’t raise Americans’ inflation expectations in ways that ripple through the economy.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The strategy has been built around three main pillars: driving desire at scale, investing in social-first demand-generation, and embedding itself in culture.—
Charles Taylor,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The desire to manage your world meets unpredictable inner shifts.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Each plan includes different download and upload speeds, allowing customers to choose based on their household needs and internet use.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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This is one of the most exciting features of purchasing glasses online, particularly because there are significantly more frames to choose from than in physical stores.—
Jason Phillips,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Tour Southeastern’s Campus Hammond is a college town, so visiting Southeastern Louisiana University is a must.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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If magnetic charging is a must, the Pixel is for you.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Wish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wish. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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