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18+ Words that rhyme with wishing

Wishing is a 2-syllable word with 18 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are missing, admonishing, astonishing. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of wishing

noun
  1. a specific feeling of desire; "he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing and desire"

2 syllables

Examples of "wishing" in lyrics

See how wishing is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Cats wishing"
    Apathy f/ Celph Titled, Open Mic — Science of the Bumrush
  • "Executive decision lead into wicked wishing"
    Benefit — The United Stage of America
  • "MCs be wishing"
    Binary Star — New Hip Hop

What do these rhymes mean?

admonishing
expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
astonishing
surprising greatly; "she does an amazing amount of work
demolishing
complete destruction of a building
diminishing
becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so; "diminishing returns"; "his diminishing respect for her"
missing
not able to be found; "missing in action"; "a missing person" nonexistent; "the thumb is absent

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "wishing" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like missing, admonishing, astonishing create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "wishing" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with wishing?
Words that rhyme with wishing include: missing, admonishing, astonishing, demolishing, diminishing, fishing, kissing, dishing, phishing, swishing, and 8 more.
How many syllables does wishing have?
Wishing has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with wishing?
There are 18 words that rhyme with wishing: 18 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for wishing in a song?
The strongest rhymes for wishing in songwriting are missing, admonishing, astonishing. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with wishing?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with wishing include missing, admonishing, astonishing, demolishing, diminishing. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: missing, fishing; 1-syllable: banishing, anguishing; 2-syllable: admonishing, astonishing. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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