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as in inflicting
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 wanting
to see fit
you're free to sit wherever you wish
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Recent Examples of wishing
There’s no bad blood, though, with both offering nothing but good words to say about each other and wishing each other luck moving forward.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
More recently, it’s been revived in its traditional leather form by brands and designers wishing to capture our more casual moment in an elegant format.
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Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
The country singer joined the many friends and family wishing the Eyes Wide Shut actress a happy 59th birthday on June 20.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Dad’s well-wishers were no longer wishing us well.
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Griffin Dunne,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wishing
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
More recently, it’s been revived in its traditional leather form by brands and designers wishing to capture our more casual moment in an elegant format.
—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
The country singer joined the many friends and family wishing the Eyes Wide Shut actress a happy 59th birthday on June 20.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Dad’s well-wishers were no longer wishing us well.
—
Griffin Dunne,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wishing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wishing
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She was charged with three counts of assault with a deadly weapon and inflicting great bodily injury.
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Vanderhoef was additionally sentenced to five consecutive years for inflicting bodily injury and using a weapon during the commission of a crime.
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Despite his recent struggles, Soriano has been the subject of trade deadline speculation, with the Angels reportedly not wanting to move him and other young players.
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Although some might interpret this decision as Swift wanting to make her wedding a public spectacle after all, insiders insist that’s not the case.
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In its latest state budget that is expected to be voted on by the legislature this week, North Carolina is imposing a 6% tax on net trading fee revenue from prediction markets operating within the state, according to WRAL.
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Colombia wasted no time imposing itself on the Portugal defense, taking two shots in the opening minutes, the first a header by Cordoba after a Diaz shot was deflected, and another by Rodriguez that went wide.
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Oviedo residents turned out by the hundreds for the sunny afternoon of crowd-pleasing contests and down-home edibles at tiny booths lining a grassy lot next to the Meat World parking lot.
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Grossing more than $217 million worldwide against a $30 million budget, the Wayans’ sequel delivered the exact kind of crowd-pleasing victory lap many fans hoped for.
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Of the billionaires who line up on the Messeplatz for the First Choice VIP opening at Art Basel, few would be out of place palming handshakes and quaffing Champagne at the Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Belvédère.
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The school also posted a picture of the center, who reportedly has a 7-4 wingspan, palming two basketballs on the program’s website.
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Healthier lawns can be achieved by watering less often, improving soil, and choosing drought-tolerant grass types.
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Despite choosing basketball, Wilson still gets a few opportunities to put on a baseball glove.
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Liv Morgan controversially interrupted Iyo Sky's coronation, attacking her and forcing a tap-out.
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California previously faced tens of billions of dollars in budget deficits, forcing painful cuts such as a rollback last year on a promise to provide free healthcare to low-income immigrants without legal status.
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No foisting me on another mother too overwhelmed to notice.
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In the vein of each family dwelling, the village courtroom becomes an amphitheater of sorts, foisting upon its participants a sense of outward performance, while simultaneously exposing them to the elements.
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“Wishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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