wished
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
It’s a novel that she wished her son had.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
She also wished drivers would “stop being so aggressive to cyclists.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
Dimon wished JPMorgan had invested alongside the Department of Defense, which helped spur the idea for the bank’s initiative.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
The girls had spent weeks adapting to the new rules and searching for acceptable alternatives to headscarves, said the teacher, who wished to remain anonymous.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
I silently crossed my fingers and wished for her to be wrong.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word