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
On Friday, the latest consumer sentiment reading from University of Michigan showed improvement, while inflation expectation levels fell but remain elevated.
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Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
However, high expectations are being placed on Membou and the Jets’ offensive line to protect quarterback Justin Fields and provide a stable and effective rushing attack.
—Antwan Staley, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2025
And the Forest Service has hired 560 firefighters for the Rocky Mountain region with the expectation of reaching the 761 the agency employed last year, said Troy Heithecker, the region’s forester.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025
Consumer sentiment in April fell to the lowest level since June 2022 and Americans' inflation expectations a year from now rose to 6.7%, the highest since 1981, according to a survey by the University of Michigan.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
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Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
However, high expectations are being placed on Membou and the Jets’ offensive line to protect quarterback Justin Fields and provide a stable and effective rushing attack.
—Antwan Staley, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2025
And the Forest Service has hired 560 firefighters for the Rocky Mountain region with the expectation of reaching the 761 the agency employed last year, said Troy Heithecker, the region’s forester.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025
Consumer sentiment in April fell to the lowest level since June 2022 and Americans' inflation expectations a year from now rose to 6.7%, the highest since 1981, according to a survey by the University of Michigan.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectation
Noun
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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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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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“Expectation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectation. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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