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as in hopefulness
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as in confidence
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Recent Examples of hope
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2025
Officials hope the finds will provide more information about previous inhabitants of Zacatecas and their burial practices.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
To Update Or Stop Using Browser A 2021 study published in Trends in Psychology suggests that an emotional divorce can involve a multitude of feelings for both parties, including fear, relief, sadness, anger, hope and personal growth.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Verb
Houston hopes the remedy the offensive woes with the addition of Texas A&M transfer quarterback Conner Weigman, a former five-star recruit.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2025
Officials hope the finds will provide more information about previous inhabitants of Zacatecas and their burial practices.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
Noun
Jayson Tatum’s ruptured Achilles in Game 4 crippled their title hopes.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
To Update Or Stop Using Browser A 2021 study published in Trends in Psychology suggests that an emotional divorce can involve a multitude of feelings for both parties, including fear, relief, sadness, anger, hope and personal growth.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hope
Verb
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Pulse Picks Very cool: Madeline Coleman wished F1 a happy 75th birthday by writing about the sport’s original tracks.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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As part of the settlement, students in the club who wish to participate in the game will be able to do so with a parental permission slip.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Want to boost your confidence, income and career success?—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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As Napoli’s frustrations grew, Inter gained in confidence of being able to retain their title, one many thought lost.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Connecticut adopted a phase out and ban plan for PFAs in 2024.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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For example, one retiree might dream of traveling the world, while another might look forward to spending more time with grandchildren.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Cyrus dreams of being able to tour regularly, but doing it would be demanding.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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If Congress allows this proposal to move forward, the impact will be profound, from the loss of local news and educational programming to the erosion of a service that is free, accessible, and grounded in public trust.—
Mark G. Contreras,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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Trump owns 115 million shares–about 52% of the company—worth $2.9 billion as of Friday’s close, held in his revocable trust.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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It’s gone through many changes since, but the core idea of bringing a dozen great amateur bakers together under a big white tent to show off their skills in pastries, breads, cakes, and other baked goods remains reassuringly constant.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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Mark Gurman, in his Power On newsletter from April 27, had his own idea, and commented on the naming change.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Verb
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After a memorable Game 4 victory to take a 3-1 series lead, the Knicks looked poised to take care of business in five games, especially with Boston losing Jayson Tatum to an Achilles injury.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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His minutes look more than secure too, as he’s started every game since Gameweek 23.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Giddings interrogates the meaning of faith in a heady novel about love and family.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Serving as missionaries in the South American country gave them both a special appreciation for their faith, according to Turley.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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“Hope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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