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
This quite plainly is a group of adult activists foisting their political causes onto the next generation, defining students in their own image, and asking them to carry these burdens for them.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Michelle is really heavy-handed with the storyline work in the writing session, constantly trying to foist pressure upon the girls.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
There is also good reason to question the urgency with which this decision is being foisted on the city.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
That means that this nauseating change is being foisted upon us by out-of-town politicians whose constituents probably use PBIA very rarely and might not even know that this bill (or even this airport) exists.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Michelle is really heavy-handed with the storyline work in the writing session, constantly trying to foist pressure upon the girls.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
There is also good reason to question the urgency with which this decision is being foisted on the city.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
That means that this nauseating change is being foisted upon us by out-of-town politicians whose constituents probably use PBIA very rarely and might not even know that this bill (or even this airport) exists.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foist
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Although no criminal charges have been filed against Diaz, MLB’s personal conduct policy allows the league to impose significant discipline regardless of the legal outcome.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The Council last year passed legislation imposing significantly more restrictions on outdoor dining compared to the loose regulations allowing restaurants to participate with few barriers during the pandemic.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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And then there’s a lot of debate about how much damage has been inflicted on the Iranians in turn.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
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When Hitler turned his eyes to the east and invaded the Soviet Union during Operation Barbarossa, German forces inflicted a series of stunning losses against the Soviets, thereby demonstrating the supremacy of their Panzer III and Panzer IV designs.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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Those wishing to stay anonymous can call Crime Stoppers of Minnesota at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip here.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The university said Jerry Welsh Gymnasium would serve as a memorial space for students, teammates and members of the campus community wishing to leave flowers and messages in Smith’s honor.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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“Foist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foist. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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