as in anticipation
the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence
in expectation of a harsh winter, we budgeted more money than usual for the cost of heating our home
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Recent Examples of expectation
When star winger Christian Pulisic opted to skip this tournament, Pochettino sensed just how much work there was to do to reset expectations around this group.
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Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 7 July 2025
An expert for the defense testified that Scott was not competent, lacked rational expectations and was overly optimistic about his case.
—Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
The program already has high expectations and meeting them now isn’t just about appeasing fans.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2025
Still, the changes have yet to yield much in terms of financials, with the company reporting $8.8 billion for the second quarter, just below analyst expectations.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 July 2025
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Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 7 July 2025
An expert for the defense testified that Scott was not competent, lacked rational expectations and was overly optimistic about his case.
—Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
The program already has high expectations and meeting them now isn’t just about appeasing fans.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2025
Still, the changes have yet to yield much in terms of financials, with the company reporting $8.8 billion for the second quarter, just below analyst expectations.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectation
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The fireworks were scheduled to start at 9:15 p.m., and hundreds of visitors — including families with young children — had already set up chairs at Fort Mellon Park and along Sanford’s Riverwalk in eager anticipation of the Independence Day event.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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Amazon’s beloved Prime Day is back starting July 8, but early deals are already dropping in anticipation.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 July 2025
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Leaders who cultivate a sense of expectancy are more likely to see opportunities that others miss.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The exact expectancy of AG is unknown because people can be asymptomatic for years.3 Can iron deficiency cause atrophic gastritis?—
Sayaka Blickenderfer,
Health,
28 June 2025
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“Expectation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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