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as in inflicting
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 wanting
to see fit
you're free to sit wherever you wish
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Recent Examples of wishing
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).
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David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
Kit sales have never been higher and the club shop, two floors below that share certificate, has a snaking queue of supporters wishing to add Premier League badges to the sleeves of new shirts.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Deep pockets are now a necessity in the WNBA — and for any potential investor wishing to make a bid for a team.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Those wishing to attend this event should register at the library’s Information Desk.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
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David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
Kit sales have never been higher and the club shop, two floors below that share certificate, has a snaking queue of supporters wishing to add Premier League badges to the sleeves of new shirts.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Deep pockets are now a necessity in the WNBA — and for any potential investor wishing to make a bid for a team.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Those wishing to attend this event should register at the library’s Information Desk.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wishing
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Their shared belief in the importance of cinema breaks through the screen, contagiously inflicting those watching, striking a hopeful tone to cherish and admire that also prevents the film from appearing earnest and naive.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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For now, there’s much more acute pain Julia and Henry are inflicting upon us.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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Many choose to interpret this story as God wanting firm borders.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the same respondents were also very dug in on their beliefs and not wanting to compromise them.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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Just as California’s restaurants lost 23,000 jobs after imposing a $20 fast-food wage, San Diego hotels will lose 4,000 jobs annually and generate fewer taxes, reducing funds for essential government services.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Administration officials argue the emergency powers in IEEPA include imposing tariffs and that the financial penalties are needed to prod countries to negotiate better trade deals.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Once professionals know their survival depends on pleasing the leader rather than serving the country, things fall apart.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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This all exists in a hugely crowd-pleasing package.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
6 Sep. 2025
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This means regularly assessing your thinking skills, consciously choosing when to engage versus delegate mental tasks, and maintaining practices that keep your mind sharp.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Neighbors lined up against the farmers’ solar project, putting the county commission in a position of choosing between private property rights and what neighbors think is best.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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The storm reshaped the coastline, forcing a rushed build and rebuild of the course.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Wildfires destroyed 12,000 structures around Altadena and Pacific Palisades – cutting housing supply and forcing victims to seek new living arrangements.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Wishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishing. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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