as in anticipations
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 expectations
Silver prices are driven by inflation expectations, central bank policy, global economic conditions and investor demand.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The promise of such magic bullets shapes both doctors’ training and patients’ expectations.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
This harmless, doll-like look juxtaposed with the anger running through their punk discographies and unruly performances was meant to subvert the expectations of women as docile objects in the patriarchy.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
On the same day this story was published, and more than a week after Sportico sent a number of questions to the company, DBGI released its first public guidance regarding the company’s financial expectations under its new strategy.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
Is that 20-year-old shortstop at Double A meeting your expectations?
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 12 May 2026
But Dhont likes to play with expectations.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
The reflective Moon opposes Mars, creating tension between your needs and someone else’s expectations.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
LendingClub — Shares nearly 10% after the digital marketplace bank's first-quarter results exceeded expectations.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Usa Today, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The promise of such magic bullets shapes both doctors’ training and patients’ expectations.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
This harmless, doll-like look juxtaposed with the anger running through their punk discographies and unruly performances was meant to subvert the expectations of women as docile objects in the patriarchy.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
On the same day this story was published, and more than a week after Sportico sent a number of questions to the company, DBGI released its first public guidance regarding the company’s financial expectations under its new strategy.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
Is that 20-year-old shortstop at Double A meeting your expectations?
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 12 May 2026
But Dhont likes to play with expectations.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
The reflective Moon opposes Mars, creating tension between your needs and someone else’s expectations.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
LendingClub — Shares nearly 10% after the digital marketplace bank's first-quarter results exceeded expectations.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectations
anticipations
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Expectations of rate cuts at central banks like the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England have fallen, and in many cases been replaced by anticipations of hawkish monetary policy, sending yields on some European bonds to multi-decade highs.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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For traders focused on specific events, having a strong grasp of historical trends can be beneficial, although the results are largely contingent on how the company’s outcomes measure up to market anticipations.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Expectations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectations. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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