1
as in imposes
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in wants
to see fit
you're free to sit wherever you wish
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of wishes
Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
While the defense remains solid, the offense needs to get back on track if the team wishes to have a strong campaign in 2025.
—Richard Pereira, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
City Manger Jennifer Campbell said Encinitas currently has seven electronic message signs in storage, but could obtain more if the council wishes to do so at a later date.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
Friends and fans alike flooded the actor’s comment section with birthday wishes.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Survivor contestants often sacrifice a lot in the pursuit of a million dollars and a future selling birthday wishes on Cameo.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
Ned and Mare have another flirty exchange at the bar, but her date Theo is ready to leave, so Ned just wishes them a good night.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 7 Sep. 2025
Farmiga wishes Lorraine Warren, who died in 2019, could have been there with them.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Enid-as-Wednesday wishes Thing could come to the family dinner with her for support.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
To help illustrate the differences, consider a taxpayer in the top marginal tax bracket (22%) who wishes to save $100 for retirement.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
While the defense remains solid, the offense needs to get back on track if the team wishes to have a strong campaign in 2025.
—Richard Pereira, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
City Manger Jennifer Campbell said Encinitas currently has seven electronic message signs in storage, but could obtain more if the council wishes to do so at a later date.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
Friends and fans alike flooded the actor’s comment section with birthday wishes.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Survivor contestants often sacrifice a lot in the pursuit of a million dollars and a future selling birthday wishes on Cameo.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
Ned and Mare have another flirty exchange at the bar, but her date Theo is ready to leave, so Ned just wishes them a good night.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 7 Sep. 2025
Farmiga wishes Lorraine Warren, who died in 2019, could have been there with them.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Enid-as-Wednesday wishes Thing could come to the family dinner with her for support.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wishes
Verb
-
Yet the payoff on the other side is far less chilling due to a lack of emotional current, even as this film’s swan-song set piece imposes some nifty special effects and supernatural atmosphere.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 Sep. 2025
-
What Pennsylvania lawmakers can do Since price caps don’t apply to all types of inhalers and asthma medication, states can pass legislation that imposes such caps, instead of relying solely on industry compliance.—
Ana Santos Rutschman,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Tiffy Time said nobody wants Nia Jax near the WWE Women’s World Championship.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
-
My Final Thoughts This foundation is a game-changer for anyone with oily or combination skin who wants full coverage that actually lasts through heat and/or long days.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
This is your invitation to reset your routines with your core desires in mind.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
17 Sep. 2025
-
Instead, allow your desires and needs to be filtered through the architect’s own depths of total experience.—
Richard Olsen,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
This is a familiar story in many respects.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
18 Sep. 2025
-
Sundance Mountain Resort has created a memorial in the Resort Village at the Rehearsal Hall Pond, where guests and fans of Robert Redford are invited to pay their respects.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
But Venugopal points out that the lab study couldn’t capture the onslaught of enzymes, teeth gritting, and temperature variation that a real human mouth inflicts.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
25 Aug. 2025
-
Corporate crime and wrongdoing—pollution, dangerous products, financial fraud and scams, unsafe workplaces, and more—inflicts far more damage on people than street crime, whether measured by dollars, injuries, or lives.—
Robert Weissman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Sports events, social outings, movies, the theater, fun get-togethers, playful activities with kids – do whatever pleases you and brings you joy.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Uber did not respond to multiple requests for comment.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
-
The maintenance crew working under CRG’s first property manager often ignored requests from her and her neighbors, Daniels said.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The movie, which is under wraps in regards to its concept and direction, is timed to open on October 3, the same day as Swift’s album.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
-
No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Wishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishes. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share