wishfully

Definition of wishfullynext
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Adverb
  • He would, however, be gladly welcomed there, in strict compliance with the rules of the sanctuary, where no physical interaction between humans and great apes is allowed.
    Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The other women gladly step up to the plate, but that doesn’t stop them from using the moments leading up to the give-back as an opportunity to further gossip about Pinky’s dietary choices.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • These hires also show much longer tenure and are less likely to voluntarily quit than other workers — saving companies valuable time and money on turnover.
    Brian Fabes, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The tahini was voluntarily discarded.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado April 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • But the matchup instead provided a great example of how exciting a game can be when two teams featuring stars and athleticism around the diamond put together a great performance.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • In September 2025, the City Council voted to explore whether Los Angeles could withdraw all legally allowable homelessness funding from LAHSA and instead contract with the county’s new homelessness department.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Built for autonomous and networked warfare One of the XM30’s defining features is its optionally manned capability.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The exterior is finished in wood, and it can optionally be paired with a deck to extend living space.
    Adam Williams March 26, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • Rams boss Les Snead and Chiefs leadership tandem Andy Reid and Brett Veach don’t seem hindered by obstacles either, despite later draft slots and paying future Hall of Fame quarterbacks.
    Tim Graham, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Travel insurance won’t usually be much help, either.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Wishfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishfully. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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