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
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell says while that's a reasonable expectation, the central bank must guard against the risk that inflation proves more persistent.
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Scott Horsley, NPR, 12 Aug. 2025
YouTube also invites experts to host workshops that train creators on how to refine their videos in accordance with quality expectations.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025
The sprawling warfare series is far removed from its last smash hit in 2016, but expectations are high for the latest edition this October.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Speaking on the All the Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, the former Major League Baseball (MLB) player shared age and expectations as driving factors behind the split.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Scott Horsley, NPR, 12 Aug. 2025
YouTube also invites experts to host workshops that train creators on how to refine their videos in accordance with quality expectations.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025
The sprawling warfare series is far removed from its last smash hit in 2016, but expectations are high for the latest edition this October.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Speaking on the All the Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, the former Major League Baseball (MLB) player shared age and expectations as driving factors behind the split.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectation
Noun
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Every August, high school seniors across the country log into the Common Application with a familiar blend of anticipation and anxiety.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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After days of anticipation, Taylor Swift revealed the cover art and October release date for her next album, The Life of a Showgirl, in a wide-ranging podcast interview on Wednesday.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
14 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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