Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoping
Verb
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Sherrill gave Murphy a B grade, wishing Murphy was more responsive to constituents.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
9 Oct. 2025 -
Following the release, Hamas members who commit to peaceful coexistence and disarmament would receive amnesty, with safe passage offered to those wishing to leave Gaza for countries that have agreed to receive them.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports pointed out, Belichick was busy hitting the recruiting trail during North Carolina's bye week, suggesting the head coach is still looking for talent to help the Tar Heels beyond this season.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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For those looking to get ahead, the best career training might not come from a classroom or a corporate internship, but from a low-wage job in the service industry, says Jeetu Patel, now chief product officer at Cisco.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The bio-believers aren’t just dreaming anymore.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The making of a Marine White didn't grow up dreaming of military service.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Voracious manga readers will find value in the subscription the most, with Crunchyroll aiming to offer the most bang for your buck.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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But United is aiming to give Delta a run for its money.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Oracle first began the process of planning its new campus before 2021, when an economic development agreement was announced by Nashville Mayor John Cooper.—
Molly Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Oct. 2025
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In the midst of putting up your pumpkin decor and planning your Halloween costume, don’t forget that fall is a great time to upgrade your wardrobe.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Trenton Stewart Stewart was weeks away from his wedding after proposing to his fiancé in December, according to social media posts.—
Nicole Young,
Nashville Tennessean,
13 Oct. 2025
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Instead, Kelce had to settle for proposing after recording a podcast.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On October 7, 2023, as a terrorist army invaded Israel intending to commit genocide against the Jewish people, many world leaders rightly condemned Hamas’ murder, rape, and slaughter of Israelis and foreign nationals.—
Ofir Akunis,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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The film follows an Arab man who arrives on a remote island in the North Sea intending to end his life.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Some private business owners are still trying to process the change in Florida’s gun law.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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There were still five behind the ball, but one of them, Morris, was not tight enough to Ecuadorian attacker John Yeboah, and was too slow in trying to jump the pass.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Hoping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoping. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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