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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In production form, Longbow expects far lower outputs.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026 -
The governor expects the suspect to be held fully accountable under the law.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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This year, Kroeze anticipates primary bottlenecks to be less about physical production capacity and more about navigating operational and regulatory challenges that demand higher adaptability and transparency.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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The designer anticipates a definite shift from floral to geometric motifs, with bold color-blocking techniques that will set the tone in a room.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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Miami now awaits the winner of Friday’s other semifinal matchup, the Peach Bowl, between Indiana and Oregon.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Altadena awaits the official cause of the Eaton fire, but survivors and plaintiff attorneys in hundreds of lawsuits point to the public utility Southern California Edison as being at fault for its equipment and mismanagement sparking the blaze in the foothills above the town.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Hopes (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopes%20%28for%29. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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