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
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as in wants
to see fit
you're free to sit wherever you wish
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Recent Examples of wishes
Julia Avant, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Additionally, House of Colour offers personal shopping for clients, which can be done inside Surprise Lily Boutique, if the client wishes.
—Bailey Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
Jenna is frustrated at his lack of seriousness, and Daisy wishes her department would stop bickering for once.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
Gadiano wishes Itliong's story – and the story of Filipino farmworkers – were better known.
—Kerry Klein, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Her donor, John, wishes to remain anonymous to the public so asked that his last name not be used, but has become like family to her.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
According to inside sources, Prince William wishes to establish a meaningful relationship with Mullally, knowing that the Archbishop will also preside over his future coronation and will, in fact, be his superior in the Church.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
In particular, Griffin wishes to capture the voice of a local woman who, once Jim arrives in this sleepy but sinister community, turns out to have recently gone missing.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Given this is merely a teaser trailer, however, and is presumably holding off showing much of what’s to come in the show, and HBO wishes to draw in a broad audience, the choices made sense on paper.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Anyone who wishes to share photos or videos after a storm passes through can join CBS News Detroit's Weather Watcher Network.
—Julia Avant, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Additionally, House of Colour offers personal shopping for clients, which can be done inside Surprise Lily Boutique, if the client wishes.
—Bailey Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
Jenna is frustrated at his lack of seriousness, and Daisy wishes her department would stop bickering for once.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
Gadiano wishes Itliong's story – and the story of Filipino farmworkers – were better known.
—Kerry Klein, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Her donor, John, wishes to remain anonymous to the public so asked that his last name not be used, but has become like family to her.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
According to inside sources, Prince William wishes to establish a meaningful relationship with Mullally, knowing that the Archbishop will also preside over his future coronation and will, in fact, be his superior in the Church.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
In particular, Griffin wishes to capture the voice of a local woman who, once Jim arrives in this sleepy but sinister community, turns out to have recently gone missing.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Given this is merely a teaser trailer, however, and is presumably holding off showing much of what’s to come in the show, and HBO wishes to draw in a broad audience, the choices made sense on paper.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wishes
Verb
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Plaintiffs' lawyers say the latest policy also imposes unprecedented rules dictating when reporters can offer anonymity to sources.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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However, this method imposes strict physical limits on size and power consumption, making further miniaturisation difficult.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Scorpio October 23 – November 21 What quiet truth wants a little space?—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 What quiet truth wants a little space?—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The New York Times reported on March 31, citing a senior HHS official, that Kennedy's desires could soon come to fruition.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Humans seemingly have opposing desires to fit in and to be unique.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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All decisions of the judges regarding this Promotion are final and binding in all respects.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mark Conrad, 63, stood outside the funeral home Tuesday morning in his white officer cap to pay his respects.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There is also a growing body of credible evidence showing how EdTech inflicts emotional, cognitive, physical, and developmental harms on children, adolescents, and young adults, while displacing the human relationships that are essential to healthy human development and well-being.—
Dr. Timothy Scott,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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The focus here is squarely on her mother, another survivor who inflicts her own share of damage along the way.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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First in the Western Conference at 4-0-1, tied with Nashville in the Supporters’ Shield race with 13 points, and days away from the first leg of its CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal against defending champion Cruz Azul, LAFC has shown a penchant for competing hard, which pleases Dos Santos.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Creative fire rises as the nurturing Moon enters Aries and gleams within your 5th House of Creativity, encouraging bold self-expression in whichever way most pleases your heart.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Two requests seeking those documents by The Charlotte Observer have received no response.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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But under the Florida and Oklahoma laws, any arrest could lead to DNA collection for immigrants subject to federal detainer requests.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Apr. 2026
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His approval rating also declined with regards to the reduction of the cost of the government and returning America to its values.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Wishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishes. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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