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. The Hills Joe Concha:

   This is the most insidious hateful rhetoric of anyone who exists in political punditry. Rick Wilson is wishing Coronavirus on Melania Trump. It doesnt matter if the wish is aimed at a First Lady, or a doctor, a teacher, a policewoman. It is despicable. He deserves no platform.

2. Emperor Naruhito:

   I pledge hereby that I shall act according to the Constitution and fulfill my responsibility as the symbol of the State and of the unity of the people of Japan, while always wishing for the happiness of the people and the peace of the world, turning my thoughts to the people and standing by them, i sincerely hope that our country, through our people's wisdom and unceasing efforts, achieves further development and contributes to the friendship and peace of the international community and the welfare and prosperity of humankind.

3. Thornton:

   The test of an adventure is that when you're in the middle of it, you say to yourself, 'Oh, now I've got myself into an awful mess I wish I were sitting quietly at home.' And the sign that something's wrong with you is when you sit quietly at home wishing you were out having lots of adventure.

4. Greg Abbott of Texas:

   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.

5. Stephanie Grisham:

   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.