as in expected
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 hoped (for)
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Lincoln Park resident Michael McKee is expected in court tomorrow related to the killing of his ex-wife and her current husband inside their Columbus, Ohio, home.—
Sara Machi,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026 -
Home prices in California are expected to rise in 2026, according to real estate experts — but the increase will be modest compared to that in past years.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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But looking ahead, abating tariff uncertainty and the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are anticipated to offer a tailwind to capital expenditures this year.—
Reade Pickert Bloomberg,
Arkansas Online,
6 Jan. 2026
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To hear the National Weather Service tell it, the transition from the wet days simply did not move as fast as forecasters anticipated.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Nearly 500 defendants awaited trials or sentencing in 2025.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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Last week, Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro was on stage in front of his supporters, waving his hands and dancing, seemingly oblivious to the danger that awaited him.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Hoped (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoped%20%28for%29. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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