as in to impose
to offer (something fake, useless, or inferior) as genuine, useful, or valuable
shopkeepers who foist shoddy souvenirs on unsuspecting tourists
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of foist
Democrats are going to try to figure out how to salvage the public good out of the wreckage just foist upon us.
—
John Parkinson, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
But that was foisted on the 6-foot-1 guard anyway after a bone cyst was found on his left femur in the fall.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Jaclyn continues to foist Valentin on Laurie, going so far as to make vulgar gestures during yoga and book Laurie for an energy healing session with the Russian.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
But at least one teenage indignity foisted upon the character came as a relief for actress Eve Plumb: Jan’s glasses.
—John Russell, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for foist
John Parkinson, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
But that was foisted on the 6-foot-1 guard anyway after a bone cyst was found on his left femur in the fall.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Jaclyn continues to foist Valentin on Laurie, going so far as to make vulgar gestures during yoga and book Laurie for an energy healing session with the Russian.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
But at least one teenage indignity foisted upon the character came as a relief for actress Eve Plumb: Jan’s glasses.
—John Russell, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for foist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foist
Verb
-
Trump defended his decision to impose tariffs, saying that the trade situation with U.S. partners was unsustainable and that someone needed to act.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
-
The suspension also does not extend to industry-specific tariffs that Trump imposed on steel, aluminum and auto imports.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Additional charges were added for inflicting great bodily injury – which included domestic violence.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
-
Researchers said since it was buried so deep, it likely wasn’t meant to inflict injury.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The Folsom and Clementine program mirrors restrictions adopted across Northern California with boaters wishing to launch having a red quarantine seal for at least 30 days after a mandatory inspection.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2025
-
Those wishing to honor her memory can donate to the Camp Sloane YMCA Susan Senk Memorial Fund.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Foist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foist. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share