as in anticipation
the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence
gave them the painting, with no expectance of anything in return
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Recent Examples of expectance
Giannina Altuve posted video of the family celebrating the expectance of their second child on Sunday afternoon.
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Houston Chronicle, 11 Nov. 2019
Houston Chronicle, 11 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectance
Noun
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The defensive skills and anticipation are evident on the football field, too.—
Tarek Fattal,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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But all of them, and the five months of anticipation ahead, are ripe for daydreaming.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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About 58% of the East Arlington campus is in need of repair or replacement to uphold Arlington ISD’s values and expectations, according to an administration report.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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Brown emphasizes that refinement remains ongoing, but believes the company has reached a point where its model aligns closely with customer expectations and internal capabilities.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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In fact, there’s research to suggest that expectancy violations are even more crucial in female friendships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The petition seeks a jury trial and damages exceeding $25,000 for each count, including claims of discrimination, retaliation, defamation, invasion of privacy and interference with contract or business expectancy.—
Benjamin Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
20 Dec. 2025
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“Expectance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectance. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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