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
The deal set out expectations for the next phase of negotiations, which will confront more complex topics, including the fate of Iran's nuclear program.
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Terry Collins,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Teammates believed Brown’s leadership enabled them to exceed expectations.
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Jay King,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The Golden 1 Center was built, and expectations for downtown were high.
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Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
While opportunities continue to exist, expectations surrounding capability and performance continue rising.
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Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Given the displays earlier in the day from Mbappé and Haaland, expectations were high for the Argentine maestro to meet their level.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Venable said Saturday the players’ expectations haven’t changed since spring training, despite coming off a 102-loss season in 2025.
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
That timeline also keeps expectations grounded.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Yields have started pulling back on expectations that rate hikes to deal with the fallout from the war could be pushed back.
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Gail Krishnan,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Teammates believed Brown’s leadership enabled them to exceed expectations.
—
Jay King,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The Golden 1 Center was built, and expectations for downtown were high.
—
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
While opportunities continue to exist, expectations surrounding capability and performance continue rising.
—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Given the displays earlier in the day from Mbappé and Haaland, expectations were high for the Argentine maestro to meet their level.
—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Venable said Saturday the players’ expectations haven’t changed since spring training, despite coming off a 102-loss season in 2025.
—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
That timeline also keeps expectations grounded.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Yields have started pulling back on expectations that rate hikes to deal with the fallout from the war could be pushed back.
—
Gail Krishnan,
CNBC,
16 June 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.
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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.
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“Expectations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectations. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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