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
Guidance Overall, management's forecast for the new fiscal year was above analyst expectations, though the first quarter looks roughly in line with estimates to slightly better.
—
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
But until then, Alberta, which prides itself on being fiscally conservative, will manage expectations on Hollywood possibly shooting locally to keep creatives and crews in the province busy.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
But Hansing also noted high expectations that something will change on the island.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Tangel says if the biological and adoptive parents set expectations, this can benefit everyone.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
For Temu, delivery times are now six to 20 days, compared to the prior expectations of seven to 15 days.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Lee is happy the Sailors are off to a 4-0 start but believes the team is playing nowhere near expectations.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Over the past year, the metal moved through a series of historical price barriers, continually resetting expectations about how high gold could realistically go.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Clarify expectations to protect social warmth.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
But until then, Alberta, which prides itself on being fiscally conservative, will manage expectations on Hollywood possibly shooting locally to keep creatives and crews in the province busy.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
But Hansing also noted high expectations that something will change on the island.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Tangel says if the biological and adoptive parents set expectations, this can benefit everyone.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
For Temu, delivery times are now six to 20 days, compared to the prior expectations of seven to 15 days.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Lee is happy the Sailors are off to a 4-0 start but believes the team is playing nowhere near expectations.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Over the past year, the metal moved through a series of historical price barriers, continually resetting expectations about how high gold could realistically go.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Clarify expectations to protect social warmth.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectations
anticipations
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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 11 Mar. 2026.
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