as in expectations
the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence
in anticipation of a job offer, she had already begun looking for an apartment in the city where the company was based
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Recent Examples of anticipations
For traders focused on specific events, having a strong grasp of historical trends can be beneficial, although the results are largely contingent on how the company’s outcomes measure up to market anticipations.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipations
expectations
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Ideally, Amorim wants his centre-backs to be aggressive in winning possession but perhaps, as against Slot, there is merit in defying the expectations of a rival manager, and instead staying compact in a low block.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Jones faced backlash in the wake of Parsons' exit, but considering the Cowboys have so far exceeded expectations this season, Smith believes Jones made the right choice.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Anticipations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipations. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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