Synonyms for wishing
wish·ing

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1. 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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1. • Desire

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1. hoping

   to hope for something; clue-lessy waiting for something

   "i was wishing for a new phone..."

   Submitted by rinat on August 15, 2019  

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1. wishingnoun

   Synonyms:
   longing, aspiration

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1. List of paraphrases for "wishing":

   desiring, wanting, desirous, seeking

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1. Sarosh Ashraf Janjua:

   I burst into tears. And though it may just have been the cold wind, I think Trooper Schwartz teared up a little as well, before wishing me well and walking away.

2. Britt Ekland:

   I feel great now, better than I have for many years, getting older happens to everyone. It’s pointless complaining about it or wishing you could change.

3. Erik Pevernagie:

   The bigger we are, the harder we fall. Despite its hazards some keep on raising their narcissistic profile, wishing to be in the picture all the time, everywhere and at any cost. (Low profile)

4. Kyle Larson:

   I told Tony( Stewart) if he could promise me it would be rough and hooked-up, I'd run, he said he couldn't promise me that and so I'm not running. But, now it looks like it's going to rain on Tuesday, so the track will probably be hooked-up and rough on Wednesday. So, as it gets closer, I'm wishing I was racing it.

5. Anderson Cooper:

   I think about a year after college I realized I don't want to waste any more time worrying about this and wishing I was some other way, i think being gay is one of the blessings of my life. And it made me a better person, it made me a better reporter.