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
Later, disciplined Saturn conjoins the Moon, reminding us to honor limits, confirm expectations, and be as reasonable as possible in this ever-shifting world.
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Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
At Kingfisher Bar & Grill, a higher-volume restaurant with slightly older clientele, setting expectations is important.
—Jaia Clingham-David, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2026
Investors should keep expectations low.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
One-year business condition expectations plunged roughly 20% and now sit 6% below their level a year ago.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
The book’s playful interrogation of traditional gender expectations is sharpened with the introduction of 1855 Caleb, a fantasy and a nightmare, a stern, quiet man who Natalie finds both terrifying and alluring.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Others want a smaller package with more transparency and oversight, warning against tying Taiwan too closely to US expectations without clearer guarantees.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
But the head coach felt the need to remind everyone there is a new boss, and no one is above his higher standards and expectations for the team.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
But adulthood still runs on expectations.
—Ali Kaufman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
At Kingfisher Bar & Grill, a higher-volume restaurant with slightly older clientele, setting expectations is important.
—Jaia Clingham-David, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2026
Investors should keep expectations low.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
One-year business condition expectations plunged roughly 20% and now sit 6% below their level a year ago.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
The book’s playful interrogation of traditional gender expectations is sharpened with the introduction of 1855 Caleb, a fantasy and a nightmare, a stern, quiet man who Natalie finds both terrifying and alluring.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Others want a smaller package with more transparency and oversight, warning against tying Taiwan too closely to US expectations without clearer guarantees.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
But the head coach felt the need to remind everyone there is a new boss, and no one is above his higher standards and expectations for the team.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
But adulthood still runs on expectations.
—Ali Kaufman, Sun Sentinel, 7 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 21 Apr. 2026.
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