1
as in to impose
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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Relevance
2
as in to please
to see fit
you're free to sit wherever you wish
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in request
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Recent Examples of wish
Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025
The President is going to get his wish.
—Robert Barone, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Matthew Impelli, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
And not wish for things to happen.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
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Verb
That's why fall 2025 presents a perfect opportunity to explore wish-list luxury destinations without peak-season crowds or prices.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025
The President is going to get his wish.
—Robert Barone, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
That's so f***** up to wish on someone!
—Matthew Impelli, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
And not wish for things to happen.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wish
Verb
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Markel’s parents asked the judge to impose the harshest possible penalty.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Also Thursday, the judge agreed to impose an order barring Drummond and lawyers from talking to the media about the case.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Each new company will be under pressure to cut costs to please Wall Street, reinforcing the very short-term thinking that got Kraft Heinz into trouble in the first place.—
Hank Cardello,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The character became shorthand for difficult-to-please bosses no matter the industry, and Streep earned one of her many Oscar nominations for her performance.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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La Luz del Mundo did not respond to a request for comment.—
Luc Cohen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The request was met with boos from some Democrats who pointed out that a Colorado school shooting on the same day had not received the same ceremony.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Very few believe Russia was attempting to inflict serious damage, something that would almost certainly trigger a strong military response from NATO.—
Patrick Reevell,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Their shared belief in the importance of cinema breaks through the screen, contagiously inflicting those watching, striking a hopeful tone to cherish and admire that also prevents the film from appearing earnest and naive.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By February, Dudek had become the conduit between DOGE and the SSA, alerting top agency officials that DOGE wanted to work at headquarters.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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And after Detroit defeated Green Bay, 34-31, in Week 14 last season, many Packers talked about wanting to see the Lions again in the postseason.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The plaintiffs argued the displacement was motivated by a desire to limit readers' access to books with viewpoints that are unpopular and controversial in the area.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Aaron Glenn came in, like many coaches before him, with a desire to kill that mindset.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lauren chose a golden, super-cinched Schiaparelli gown, while Jeff wore a classic tuxedo.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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This means regularly assessing your thinking skills, consciously choosing when to engage versus delegate mental tasks, and maintaining practices that keep your mind sharp.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, a tote that can hold a laptop is a must in our book these days for working on the go.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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Tents Create Atmosphere, Not Just Shelter Tents are a must for outdoor parties, but not for the reason most think.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Wish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wish. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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