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as in hopefulness
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as in confidence
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Diaa Hadid, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
Trump told European allies about his plans to meet with Putin and his hopes to broker a three-man meeting between the two of them and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, several American and European media outlets reported.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2025
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Aug. 2025
As voters cast their ballots Aug. 5, some, like Adrianne McCutchen, were hoping for a leader to boost the city.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Sometimes, there are strips of cloth fluttering off branches in hopes of prayers answered.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
Trump told European allies about his plans to meet with Putin and his hopes to broker a three-man meeting between the two of them and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, several American and European media outlets reported.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Moving forward, the team hopes to compile even higher resolution observations from JWST.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Aug. 2025
As voters cast their ballots Aug. 5, some, like Adrianne McCutchen, were hoping for a leader to boost the city.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hope
Noun
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In fact, sleeping in that position is also a sign of confidence and security.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Navigating this volatility requires clarity and consistency, both of which fuel confidence in success.—
Lynn O'Leary,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Passengers' summer travel plans have been thrown into uncertainty as Air Canada's unionized flight attendants have gone on strike following a dispute over pay, a move that signals disruption for more than 10,000 passengers.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Park said prior to these plans, Korean communities across the region celebrated in their own little enclaves.—
Jia H. Jung,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Bunting celebrated her birthday at one of the new businesses, Sea Grill Restaurant & Bar, but wishes there were more attractions at the center.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this year, the Baby Daddy alum wished Marques a happy Valentine's Day.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Lee called on the North to respond to Seoul’s efforts to rebuild trust and revive dialogue, although how Pyongyang will respond remains unclear.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Among the reasons cited for Platt’s dismissal was the perception that, under his administration, the city had lost the public’s trust by prioritizing positive public relations and branding over disseminating unvarnished information.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Last May, shortly after the eatery shuttered, Cooper found herself in a prayer, searching for guidance when an idea came to her: bake cupcakes for the neighbors.—
Evan Moore
August 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025
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Russia has rejected that idea, and euroskeptic Trump might not have the region's concerns in the forefront of his mind come Friday.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sweeney plays a meek diner waitress named Penny Jo, who dreams of becoming a country singer and gets caught up in a bloody battle for a pricey Native American relic.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Last season’s semi-final heartbreak against Inter is still firmly in the minds of all dressing-room members, who want to use it as fuel to dream big again.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The script also probes the meaning of justice, the limits of the law in morally gray situations and the role of religious faith in an institution not conducive to redemption.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Is the Kenmore Studio a leap of faith for a store that seems on life support?—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Louisville Parks and Recreation Public Information Supervisor Katey Cook said Phase I of the project, including placing new grass for all the holes, rebuilding tees, adding a dual purpose tee area for select holes and regrading the terrain, will be complete by this fall and playable by Spring 2026.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid Joan Goodwin, a physics professor with a lifelong love of the stars, seizes the chance to join NASA’s first class of women astronauts and soon finds friendship, passion, and purpose among her fellow trainees.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Hope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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