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foist

verb

ˈfȯist

Definition of foist

as in to impose

to offer (something fake, useless, or inferior) as genuine, useful, or valuable shopkeepers who foist shoddy souvenirs on unsuspecting tourists

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Recent Examples of foist That’s partly come through TikTok trends, which have foisted her funny and personality-filled music into the spotlight. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 May 2026 In that scenario, Sheinbaum could essentially be washing her hands of the decision and foist it on the ministries. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026 No foisting me on another mother too overwhelmed to notice. — Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026 In the vein of each family dwelling, the village courtroom becomes an amphitheater of sorts, foisting upon its participants a sense of outward performance, while simultaneously exposing them to the elements. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foist

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Vessels transiting the Northern Corridor, through Iranian territorial waters, would require prior approval from Iran, although no tolls would be imposed under the deal.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
One of England's most famous taxes wasn't imposed by the Vikings—it was imposed because of them.

— Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

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In Quiché, one of Guatemala’s poorest departments, Gerardi became more exposed to the violence inflicted by the country’s ongoing civil war.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026
As Ukrainian drone strikes inflict significant military and domestic costs on Russia, Moscow is increasingly promoting its Oreshnik missile.

— David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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