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as in imposes
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 wants
to see fit
you're free to sit wherever you wish
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Recent Examples of wishes
Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
If the former Olympian wishes to see her daughter and Sophia agrees to it, then Farina will make good faith efforts to set up the visit, per the documents.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
The sisters’ retirement news was received with both sadness and well wishes online.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
Best wishes for a successful sugical outcome and recovery.
—Sam Jane, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
With a cast that also includes Christian Bale as Frankenstein’s creation along with Penélope Cruz and Annette Bening, this looks to be the kind of wild, imaginative leap that one wishes more filmmakers had the opportunity to go for regardless of the outcome.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Pink’s post attracted well wishes and resonating comments from fellow entertainers like Kristin Chenoweth, Rosie O'Donnell and Juliette Lewis.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, the Herald wishes to reflect on our coverage and share readers’ favorite stories from the year.
—Isabelle Friedman, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
In that scenario, the school doesn’t claim the coach engaged in any wrongdoing but instead simply wishes to replace the coach.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
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In the finale’s last moments, Alfie confronts Mindy, notices the ring on her finger and wishes her luck.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for wishes
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This means that wealth-accumulating developers seeking to erect skyscrapers with expensive luxury apartments that feature the city’s most glorious vistas are the ones hardest hit by the regulatory restrictions that landmark designation typically imposes.—
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That lawsuit is set to continue while the state also imposes its new regulatory limits.—
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Though designers will still prioritize efficiency, the triangle might not always be the default layout to achieve what a homeowner wants.—
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Transgender athlete wants to drop her challenge Lindsay Hecox, a transgender student at Boise State University who convinced lower courts to temporarily block enforcement of Idaho’s ban, now wants to abandon her case.—
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Consequently, if a developer desires to exploit a property, not for affordable housing, but rather for maximum economic return, the restrictions associated with historic preservation pose a significant impediment.—
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The characters are all operating from real needs and desires.—
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Hundreds gathered around Business Block on the anniversary of the fire on Wednesday to witness a military-style white-glove ceremony to pay respects to the families who lost loved ones.—
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The comedy big guns come out to pay their respects to the groundbreaking genius whose comedy is still radical — Ben Stiller, Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler, Dave Chappelle, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman are just a few.—
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Leadership that dismisses or undermines inclusion inflicts real harm on students, faculty, and staff.—
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The virus inflicts acute gastroenteritis — inflammation of the stomach or intestines — on people of all ages in the United States, the CDC said.—
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Cue the rattling of sabers and gnashing of teeth — until a deal is done that pleases (and displeases) both parties.—
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What is the thing that drives them, pleases them, hurts them?—
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Joseph has six different head-coaching interview requests as of Friday afternoon.—
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The package of bills and budget requests, spearheaded by Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas of Queens, includes proposals which would transition EBT cards to more secure chip technology to prevent benefit theft, an ongoing problem for SNAP recipients.—
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Trump promised transparency with regards to the Epstein investigation, but has alienated even loyal supporters with his actions on the matter.—
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Fits in regards to role and skillset are questioned on every roster and trade ideas are drummed up for solutions to problems that may not even necessarily exist.—
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“Wishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishes. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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