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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2
as in to please
to see fit
you're free to sit wherever you wish
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as in request
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Recent Examples of wish
Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
States With Medicaid Requirements Released For Public Comment Iowa, South Carolina and Utah are all wishing for amendments to be made to their state policies regarding Medicaid work requirements and each are still at the public comment stage of the process.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
De Bruyne’s daughter and wife then added their best wishes; never mind tugging on the heart strings, this was like a bell ringing.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Verb
As part of the settlement, students in the club who wish to participate in the game will be able to do so with a parental permission slip.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
States With Medicaid Requirements Released For Public Comment Iowa, South Carolina and Utah are all wishing for amendments to be made to their state policies regarding Medicaid work requirements and each are still at the public comment stage of the process.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Noun
Her wish for privacy in the period surrounding Archie’s birth may have been understandable, but meant her relations with the press took a dive.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
De Bruyne’s daughter and wife then added their best wishes; never mind tugging on the heart strings, this was like a bell ringing.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wish
Verb
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In that case, West Virginia challenged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s authority to impose regulations to effectively control the state's energy policy through the Clean Power Plan.—
Zoltan Istvan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Both armies have a small industry devoted to ‘hacking’ the drones, modifying the firmware to get around limitations imposed by the makers and prevent them from being tracked.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Filming wrapped in February, and a release date has yet to be announced. Transforming a wildly popular, hyperactive manga with more than 1,100 episodes into a live-action series is no easy feat, but Netflix's reimagining of One Piece pleased noobs and fans alike.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
30 May 2025
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His lack of fame is not due to any lack of eagerness to please.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The White House did not respond to a request for comment.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Petrovich did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Ventura then fled to her parents’ home in Connecticut, where her mother took pictures of the bruises Combs had allegedly inflicted on her, the suit states.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Some were inflicted on drunken patients who slipped on the ice.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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The groups want Trump's Justice Department to sue states such as New York, which requires ISPs to offer broadband for $15 or $20 a month to people who meet income eligibility requirements.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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Typically, managers want players on the pitch — and players generally want to play.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Though the setup feels familiar, the film smartly never places faith, desire, and family in simplistic opposition.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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The signatories essentially argue that the role of court itself, as well as that of the European Convention on Human Rights, needs to be re-considered in light of states’ desire to intensify such migration control measures.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Verb
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There are two classe s to choose from every Tuesday -- 9:15-11:15 a.m. and 5:30-7:15 p.m.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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There’s no shortage of options to choose from, but here are the best to buy now.—
Brad Bourque,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
Noun
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But Tyler, the Creator believes delusion is a must for artists and creatives across the board.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
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Plus, opting for styles in breezy linen is an absolute must for summer’s hotter weather.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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“Wish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wish. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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