hoped (for)

past tense of hope (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoped (for)
Verb
  • The Northern Irishman is the first reigning Masters champion to play in the country and as expected, his presence at the Delhi Golf Club has had a huge impact.
    Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Major job cuts have been expected even before the Skydance Media-Paramount Global deal closed, as part of Ellison and his team’s goal of slashing upwards of $2 billion in costs.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Soundside flooding with minor impacts are anticipated later today through at least Wednesday.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
  • But this line of research, too, has turned out to be far less revelatory than anticipated.
    Eric Turkheimer, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Heartbreak amid the rubble As people began to return to the north, grim discoveries awaited them there.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Perhaps its most impressive (and long-awaited) upgrade is the stunning OLED screen, which makes using this tablet feel luxuriously high-end.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Hoped (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoped%20%28for%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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