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
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Ultimately, the market's response to eBay's forthcoming earnings will be significantly influenced by how the actual financial results align with these consensus estimates and broader market anticipations.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The anticipation surrounding Belair's WrestleMania 41 appearance was major, given her impressive track record at previous editions of the event.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, a neighbor’s home sale is an insight into market expectations that influences surrounding property value.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Taylor carries the extra weight of being Jason Taylor’s son, with the expectations that come with having a father enshrined in Canton.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, expectancy violation theory, as highlighted in the study, explains this cycle.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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A dog's life expectancy will depend on the underlying cause and the duration, and severity of the disease.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Expectance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectance. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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