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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Musk earlier promised a new, cheaper EV platform with cars expected to be priced as low as $25,000, but dropped that to prioritize robotaxi development.—
Abhirup Roy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025 -
No team can be without a player of his caliber and expect to win a title.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Trustees anticipate that Medicare will face a substantial financial shortfall.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are anticipated.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2025
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The deal was extended for 90 days, as the companies await regulatory approval.—
Dawn Chmielewski,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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He was taken into custody Wednesday and remains in the Ocean County jail awaiting a detention hearing, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said in a post on Facebook.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Hope (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope%20%28for%29. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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