as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hope (for)
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Shower and thunderstorm activity has increased over the past 24 hours, and environmental conditions are expected to become more favorable for development by Tuesday.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025 -
Screenings are already underway and the first residents are expected to move in at noon Tuesday.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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The owners anticipate the new Muskego location will open at the beginning of 2026, though an official date has not been set.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 50 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Malawian striker Tabitha Chawinga pounced, outrunning a PSG defender and holding up the play to await support from her colleagues.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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The 25 that were left were awaiting final veterinary clearance before traveling, said Sainz.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Hope (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope%20%28for%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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