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as in hopefulness
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as in confidence
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Recent Examples of hope
Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
After going off birth control in hopes of checking her fertility, her period didn't return.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 21 June 2025
Here’s hoping for more novels with Mrs. Blossom in the lead.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
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Noun
Expressing hopes for a good film, Johar says the kind of target audience of the film (urban and metro regions in India, 35-plus people) will limit the opening of the film around $1 million.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
After going off birth control in hopes of checking her fertility, her period didn't return.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
Verb
The app is still experimental, and the team is hoping to add more features, like Portrait mode, an Android app, and video recording.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 21 June 2025
Here’s hoping for more novels with Mrs. Blossom in the lead.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hope
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Athit Perawongmetha | Reuters China is devising more ways for foreign institutions to use the yuan, as international confidence in the U.S. dollar falters.—
Lee Ying Shan,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Khan said the data actually instills confidence in the health of the overall housing market.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2025
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This option could cost the city $1.1 million without a parking lot or commercial lots — or $5.3 million with, but plans note the city would recoup some of that money by selling the commercial land.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2025
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In some brands and industries, giving franchisees a higher than usual degree of autonomy and flexibility may work well, whilst in others the franchisor may wish to retain a significant level of control over many aspects of the business.—
Fiona Simpson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Admission will be free, but individuals wishing to park at the fairgrounds will have a $10 parking fee.—
Alyssa Cooper,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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If trust was lost by the elimination of foreign aid, imagine the hit to our reputation as the world sees our government turn its back on its own citizens’ health.—
Jennifer Boulanger,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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Members of the Land Board, which directs the Department of Lands’ management of over 2.5 million acres of Idaho’s endowment trust lands, sought to refill the account and set up ongoing contributions to the fund.—
Sarah Cutler
June 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2025
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This idea reflects Glass’s approach to whisky making.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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If your idea of a good country getaway requires a stop by an antique mall, then add the Blue Moon Antique Mall and Bookstore to your list.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Verb
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During the madness around planning the Tribeca premiere at Carnegie Hall (which the violin-playing Jayne Mansfield had dreamed of playing), Sardelli checked in by email.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Isla Nublar is now home to Jurassic World, which is everything the late John Hammond dreamed of.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The energy around you may feel optimistic, so now is the time to restore faith in the process of your personal journey.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Those include trustworthiness, kindness and generosity, respect and care for human life, respect for parental authority, respect for patriotism, respect for religious faith, gratitude, and courage.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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That facility, whose purpose remains unclear, appears to be intact.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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The purpose of the grants is to address the climate crisis and various environmental harms at the local level.—
Tracy J. Wholf
June 26,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
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“Hope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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