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as in imposed
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 wanted
to see fit
you're free to sit wherever you wish
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Recent Examples of wished
The January transfer window ended with fewer signings than Nottingham Forest might have wished, but not with any shortage of drama.
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Paul Taylor, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Just as the Founders would have wished!
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
Yoneifer wished all four of them could be reunited.
—Maeva Bambuck, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
As Moreland wished, the alumni game has become a yearly tradition since 1984.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Another editor loved the salt level of this chip, and the prominent corn flavor, but wished the chip was a little more crisp.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
A student who wished to remain anonymous recorded a video of the exchange.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
While some took his statement in good faith and wished Ye well on his recovery journey, others were more skeptical and questioned the timing of this apology, given that his upcoming album, Bully, is slated to drop January 30.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026
Rolland said he's spent a decent amount of time at a neighboring laundromat in recent months and had wished there was a spot like Plant Joy Deli to stop in while waiting for clothes to dry.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Paul Taylor, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Just as the Founders would have wished!
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
Yoneifer wished all four of them could be reunited.
—Maeva Bambuck, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
As Moreland wished, the alumni game has become a yearly tradition since 1984.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Another editor loved the salt level of this chip, and the prominent corn flavor, but wished the chip was a little more crisp.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
A student who wished to remain anonymous recorded a video of the exchange.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
While some took his statement in good faith and wished Ye well on his recovery journey, others were more skeptical and questioned the timing of this apology, given that his upcoming album, Bully, is slated to drop January 30.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026
Rolland said he's spent a decent amount of time at a neighboring laundromat in recent months and had wished there was a spot like Plant Joy Deli to stop in while waiting for clothes to dry.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wished
Verb
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People were worn down by the waiting patterns imposed upon them by the state; in this film, the couple opts to break free through artistic expression, and mounting a new, dissident work.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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Losses were imposed on non-tech companies too, as investors became paranoid about how much damage AI might inflict upon sectors like trucking, real estate, and finance.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Nobody wanted to dwell on it but everyone knew what was coming after the 2012-13 skating season.—
Peter Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
14 Feb. 2026
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That’s exactly the position that Carter Baumler wanted to be in.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Someone inflicted head and neck trauma on Octavio Arias that proved fatal, according to the medical examiner’s findings.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Jurors on Tuesday also found true the allegations that Moore intentionally discharged a firearm causing death, personally used a firearm and inflicted great bodily injury in the shootings.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The move – and more, its blunt public announcement – may have pleased Trump world, but turned out to be disastrous for the Post’s business.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy’s concern with productivity would have pleased Charles Davenport, a powerful leader of 20th-century American eugenics.—
Sarah DiGregorio,
Vanity Fair,
16 Jan. 2026
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The defense forced three turnovers, Jason Myers kicked a Super Bowl-record five field goals, and running back Kenneth Walker III rushed for 135 yards to earn most valuable player as the Seahawks finished the season with 10 consecutive victories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Anutin has been prime minister only since last September, after serving in the Cabinet of his immediate predecessor, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who was forced out of office for an ethics violation regarding mishandling relations with Cambodia.—
GRANT PECK,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Major League Baseball wagged a finger with one hand and palmed gate receipts and a new TV deal in the other.—
Jeremy Collins,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
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Gross also got Brighton’s second after David de Gea palmed Solly March’s shot from right side of the box back into danger.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Wished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wished. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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