as in expects
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 hopes (for)
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The vulnerability of Martin’s work extends to their stand-up and what their audience expects.—
Senior Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025 -
The future of the British royal monarchy looks very different than the present, and Kate Middleton and Prince William are going to be at the center of what everyone expects to be a streamlined and more modern monarchy.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
23 Sep. 2025
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What Happens Next As AI disrupts the hiring process across different industries, Thompson anticipates more companies could pull back on hiring altogether.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Shell anticipates that growing to roughly 240 in the future.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Sep. 2025
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Pop In and Out of Charming Boutique Shops A delightful shopping adventure awaits in Culpeper with its array of adorable boutiques.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Not one mob but two awaits him as his casket rolls out of the factory gates.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Hopes (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopes%20%28for%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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