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Synonyms for wishing
wish·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
wish, wishing, wantnoun
a specific feeling of desire
"he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing and desire"
Synonyms:
indirect request, neediness, need, wish, deprivation, want, regard, privation, lack, deficiency, compliments
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Editors Contribution
hoping
to hope for something; clue-lessy waiting for something
"i was wishing for a new phone..."
Submitted by rinat on August 15, 2019
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
wishingnoun
Synonyms:
longing, aspiration
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#183 | need | |
#254 | want | |
#1089 | wish | |
#2498 | lack | |
#2825 | seeking | |
#3876 | regard | |
#7663 | wanting | |
#9974 | wishing | |
#10765 | deficiency | |
#19035 | compliments | |
#19109 | deprivation | |
#26881 | desiring | |
#46387 | desirous | |
#112192 | privation | |
#229574 | neediness |
How to use wishing in a sentence?
He's a very good guy, he's wishing he could have done more.
The first lady returned home to the White House this morning. She is resting comfortably and remains in high spirits, our office has received thousands of calls and emails wishing Mrs. Trump well, and we thank everyone who has taken the time to reach out.
It has become clear that our military personnel must have the ability to defend themselves against these type of attacks on our own soil, arming National Guard at these bases will not only serve as a deterrent to anyone wishing to do harm to our service men and women, but will enable them to protect those living and working on the base.
It seems to me we can never give up longing And wishing while we are thoroughly alive. There are certain things we feel to be beautiful and good, And we must hunger after them.
I'm unsure that calling what was announced by President Trump an agreement is justified, if they couldn't agree on a text, that must mean they're not done. Wishing an agreement does not one make. This isn't a skinny deal. It's an invisible one.
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