as in to impose
to offer (something fake, useless, or inferior) as genuine, useful, or valuable
shopkeepers who foist shoddy souvenirs on unsuspecting tourists
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Recent Examples of foist
Both films are about the preposterous beauty standards foisted upon women in our modern culture, yet both films seem determined to make these same women suffer, while portraying men as mostly bumbling buffoons whose chief infractions are wandering eyes.
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The coach’s decision to allow Daniels to establish his leadership credentials rather than foist them on the entire roster paid off.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
While the sentiment only applies to one continent (and not all of it) and only certain devices, the Common Charger Directive now in effect in the European Union suggests that far fewer gadgets will foist barrels, USB-micro, or proprietary plugs onto their owners.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 2 Jan. 2025
Either could have taken Suzie’s spot in the top this week if the show wanted them there, but Suzie was foisted forward and established a rapport with Michelle and Ru.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The coach’s decision to allow Daniels to establish his leadership credentials rather than foist them on the entire roster paid off.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
While the sentiment only applies to one continent (and not all of it) and only certain devices, the Common Charger Directive now in effect in the European Union suggests that far fewer gadgets will foist barrels, USB-micro, or proprietary plugs onto their owners.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 2 Jan. 2025
Either could have taken Suzie’s spot in the top this week if the show wanted them there, but Suzie was foisted forward and established a rapport with Michelle and Ru.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foist
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The Trump administration imposed 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, as well as 10% tariffs on imports from China.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration has imposed a tariff of 25 percent on products from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10 percent tariff on China.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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European states are already some of the highest spending in the world and that gives them little option for extra spending without inflicting severe pain.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Wall Street has been hoping the threats are merely leverage that Trump will use to negotiate with other countries before ultimately inflicting less pain on the economy than feared.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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In March 2022, the Halloween star wished her daughter, Ruby, a happy birthday on Instagram and called for the protection of trans rights in the United States.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
3 Mar. 2025
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Vatican officials can be faithful to the highest standards of their religion, truly wishing to serve the church and the common good of humanity.—
Daniel Speed Thompson,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Foist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foist. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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