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foist

verb

ˈfȯist

Definition of foist

as in to impose

to offer (something fake, useless, or inferior) as genuine, useful, or valuable shopkeepers who foist shoddy souvenirs on unsuspecting tourists

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Recent Examples of foist That’s partly come through TikTok trends, which have foisted her funny and personality-filled music into the spotlight. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 May 2026 In that scenario, Sheinbaum could essentially be washing her hands of the decision and foist it on the ministries. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026 No foisting me on another mother too overwhelmed to notice. — Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026 In the vein of each family dwelling, the village courtroom becomes an amphitheater of sorts, foisting upon its participants a sense of outward performance, while simultaneously exposing them to the elements. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foist

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Tokayev, who has sought to maintain a delicate balance between Moscow and the West since sanctions were imposed on Russia over the war in Ukraine, has justified the changes by citing the need for rapid decision-making in a fast-changing world.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Zelensky’s five-year term was originally expected to end in 2024, but elections in Ukraine have been postponed under martial law imposed following Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.

— Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of impose

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In Iraq, the United States inflicted a dozen years of punishing sanctions, intermittent bombing, and failed regime change and counterproliferation efforts, followed by the disastrous 2003 invasion and occupation, all at tremendous human cost.

— MARC LYNCH, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Ukraine has sought to ramp up attacks on Wildberries, signaling a new phase in the four-and-a-half-year war as Kyiv seeks to inflict fresh pain on the Russian economy.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

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Amenities and experiences Guests who wish to prise themselves away from the scalloped sun umbrellas and plush loungers for a day can arrange trips to neighboring islands or take the shuttle into town.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
The Braves lost to the Twins, 4-2, in the series opener, a game delayed 51 minutes because of inclement weather and then began with an opening frame that probably had Braves faithful wishing there’d been a lengthier postponement.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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