Thesaurus results for EXPECTATION

expectation

noun

ˌek-ˌspek-ˈtā-shən

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 Employees openly rejected toxic workplace expectations, excessive productivity culture, long commutes, and emotionally draining corporate environments. —

Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 The economic expectations score for 2026’s first four months was 17% below average. —

Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 18 May 2026 So, what are those expectations? —

Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 May 2026 For this reason, companies that treat communication as an ongoing operational priority may be better positioned to maintain trust as customer expectations continue to evolve. —

Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for expectation

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Noun

On Thursday, a tipster sent us a copy of a similar bulletin drafted by Nissan in anticipation of a similar supply crunch—and an accompanying price hike for service departments.

— Byron Hurd, The Drive, 15 May 2026
But the five-time ACM winner explains the anticipation for Sunday night's show is different from a concert.

— Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 15 May 2026