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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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He was held in contempt last week in the New York case for failing to turn over assets to Freeman and Moss, though U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman has not yet imposed any sanctions on Giuliani for contempt.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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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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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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The Theosophical Society did not respond to interview requests.Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 12 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
Verb
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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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And the fact that this could happen today is a great testament to what people want. ...Mike Allen, Axios, 18 Jan. 2025
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Boarding a train on the London Underground wearing his best bowtie, Gilbert must have assumed at least one person would want to shower him with affection.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 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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What’s certain, however, is that NASA, the commercial space sector, and nations around the globe are fomenting their desires to renew lunar exploration.Jackie Wattles, CNN, 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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This is a dangerous conflation and an insult to women who choose to cook.Mina Holland, Vogue, 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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The racerback cut allows your arms to move, which is a must for yoga and strength-training sessions.Clint Davis, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Wish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wish. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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