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as in hopefulness
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as in confidence
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Recent Examples of hope
Thom Harris, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Denver was going to defend it out and hope to extend the game to overtime.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Flyers are a real long shot this time; no real hope for Broadstreet Bullies II.
—Greg Cote
may 4, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
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Verb
On the flip side, Mallorca face four of their relegation rivals before the season is out, while Rayo will hope to get points on the board before their two-legged Conference League semi-final against French side Strasbourg.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Denver was going to defend it out and hope to extend the game to overtime.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
And a year into his historic papacy, many American Catholics told USA TODAY the pope's willingness to challenge power brings them hope.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Flyers are a real long shot this time; no real hope for Broadstreet Bullies II.
—Greg Cote
may 4, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hope
Verb
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When Beijing wishes to shape the outcome of a transaction, signal displeasure, or slow the advance of foreign competitors in strategic sectors, antitrust enforcement has proven an effective tool.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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There’s an Observatory for those wishing to stargaze (beautiful), and there is also The Den—a fun space for children to play and enjoy their visit (think Lego room, fancy dress, giant keyboard).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But my hopefulness is tempered by the cascade of financial and logistical problems that preceded the recent closure.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The angst, the alienation, the sorrow, and, yes, the hopefulness that lies at the heart of many of these songs.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Weltman has confidence Orlando is an appealing job – largely thanks to its young roster that includes Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane and Jalen Suggs.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 May 2026
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Tweens and teens look to each other for clarity and guidance on how to behave and how to feel, all the while gambling with each other’s social confidence and self-esteem.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The Venezuelan government requested information about the incident and the action plan for mitigating and containing the spill, and demanded reparation measures in accordance with international environmental law, the statement added.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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While this puts a literal damper on vacation plans, locals celebrate this time of year, as it is needed for keeping the lush foliage and crops at their best.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
Verb
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My parents had been dreaming of visiting a holy site in southern France for decades when the opportunity to go finally arose.—
Mary Beth Skylis,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Every company dreams of one day having a space of its own.—
Glenn Davis,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Noun
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If all dining out is an act of trust, kappo is the most intimate.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Clear agreements made today can strengthen trust, restore balance, and create momentum where things had felt stalled.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Of course, Father’s Day brunch ideas must go beyond casual weekday toast and cereal, because the fathers and father figures in our lives deserve a little extra effort.—
Hannah Lee Leidy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 May 2026
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The kind of storm leaving Maxey resigned to the very idea of defeat before the halftime break.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Spencer Strider, who began the year sidelined with a right oblique strain and struggled with command upon his return last week, looked close to vintage form in Los Angeles.—
Jesús Cano,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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During their first night together, just for an instant, Nikki appears to glitch, jerking back mid-kiss and looking at him with blind panic instead of undying affection.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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“Hope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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