wishfully

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wishfully
Adverb
  • So what could have been handled as an unfortunate encounter was instead purposely upgraded for propaganda purposes.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
  • The White House has proposed cutting the USAID OIG’s budget from $85 million to $0, instead folding its responsibilities into a similar agency at the State department with just $2.73 million in additional funding.
    Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Adverb
  • So Tuesday wasn’t an option for an NBA game, either.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
  • According to Walters, people weren’t always respectful of her journey to motherhood, either.
    Nicole Briese, People.com, 12 June 2025
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“Wishfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishfully. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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