wishfully

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wishfully
Adverb
  • Outside, beneficial insects like lady beetles will gladly help patrol your plants.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026
  • American businesses seeking an inroad will gladly see US soft power step in.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
Adverb
  • The source claimed that the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star checked into the facility voluntarily.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
  • The fin-monitoring program worked because fishers participated voluntarily.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Adverb
  • There is no television, dishwasher, or microwave, placing the focus instead on the surrounding landscape, and shared daily rituals of cabin life.
    Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • Swift and Kelce did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen, instead opting for Swift's brother Austin Swift as her man of honor and Jason Kelce as the groom's best man.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Adverb
  • Avast’s Data Recovery scan starts by asking which disk to check and optionally accepts a filename or file type.
    Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026
  • The kitchen is nearby and is equipped with a sink, an induction cooktop, an oven, a fridge/freezer, and, optionally, a dishwasher.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 June 2026
Adverb
  • Taking the hassle out of feeding your family doesn't have to break the bank, either.
    Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Spain just had two great chances but failed to come through on either.
    Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
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“Wishfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishfully. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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