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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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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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as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
having her own home was something she had wished for since she was a child
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Recent Examples of wish
Liza Esquibias, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
What are HOAs supposed to do when a resident claims another resident is harassing them?
HOA residents often wish to have the HOA leave them alone … except when a neighbor is bothering them.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
John and Quiet race against sixteen other drivers for the prize of a single wish, with Arnett & Seanoa’s Sweet Tooth among the racers thirsty to fulfill their hearts’ desires.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The Yellowjackets actress, 47, took to Instagram on Monday, Feb. 17 to wish her husband a happy 45th birthday.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
What are HOAs supposed to do when a resident claims another resident is harassing them?
HOA residents often wish to have the HOA leave them alone … except when a neighbor is bothering them.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Noun
From Deadpool writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, and showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith (Cobra Kai), the show is a juvenile bloodbath with bits of mysticism, as Calypso genuinely has the power to grant wishes.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
John and Quiet race against sixteen other drivers for the prize of a single wish, with Arnett & Seanoa’s Sweet Tooth among the racers thirsty to fulfill their hearts’ desires.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wish
Noun
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President Donald Trump approved the state's request for an emergency disaster declaration for the historic flooding, the governor said, adding that rising rivers and snow this week remain a threat.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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President Trump approved Kentucky's request for a disaster declaration, authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate relief efforts throughout the state.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But Anthony Mirande, a member of the union’s bargaining team, said he was focused on improving labor practices and voiced a desire for better staffing and more training for employees working at the courthouses.—
Jakob Rodgers,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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On the contrary, these works form a trail of historical and imagined personalities, full of desires and disinclinations that misalign.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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To Ayesha Curry, clean, quality products and cultural representation are a must.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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Habitats with places to hide and a nearby water source are also a must.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Feb. 2025
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Finally, this Barefoot Dreams blanket is not a need but a major want.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Provide practical strategies for reducing discretionary spending, distinguishing needs from wants and finding low-cost alternatives to expensive habits.—
Tor Constantino, MBA,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The state has found some success in meeting other requirements set forth by S.B. 4.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Environmental Protection Agency has clearly failed to enforce Federal Clean Water Act requirements and force reluctant Chesapeake Bay states to meet their obligations to reduce pollutants where agricultural nutrients and sediment are concerned.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Wish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wish. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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