hoping

present participle of hope

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoping
Verb
  • Festival is an ideal place for those wishing for a warm welcome – but cold.
    Mattias Goldmann, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • King Charles and Prince Harry have been taking steps towards reconciliation, but everyone understands that, after the issues the two have had, ending their feud isn’t just a matter of wishing it.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Perhaps the most curious detail about the Wall Street Journal’s report is that Paramount Skydance would be looking to buy all of WBD and not just one half of the business.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Anogeissus bark extract helps restore a youthful-looking bounce, while nutrient-rich algae help your skin barrier feel strong and supported.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And for a senior-laden Peabody team dreaming of a deep run in the state tournament, this was certainly a step in the right direction.
    Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Ann Lee’s impoverished childhood in Manchester is spent dreaming of service to God while feeling revulsion at the physical facts of life.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Maine Lottery offers several games for those aiming to win big.
    Jay Cannon, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • All the segments understand the assignment, aiming primarily to elicit hoots and hollers.
    James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Her lawyers are now planning to file a damages lawsuit against the South Korean government, JTBC reported.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
  • China is planning a robotic mission in 2028 with the goal of being the first country to bring a sample back from the surface of Mars.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The district plans to replace the field level bleacher seats and budgeted $129,615 to do it, and is also proposing to replace the Loge level bleacher seats which will cost an additional $440,000.
    Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Tight end Luke Lindenmeyer saved the most memorable moment for the end, proposing on the turf to his girlfriend, a member of the Scarlets dance squad.
    Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Conspiracy charges mean that two or more persons agreed to commit a crime, and the defendant joined, knowing the purpose of the scheme and intending to help accomplish that purpose.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Though not intending to study music, Presnell joined Mesa’s choir, which led him to changing his academic focus and majoring in music at San Diego State University.
    Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Every day brings a new word, and everyone around the world is trying to solve the same puzzle.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Young committed to trying to help the deployment strengthen the community without distracting from ongoing law enforcement efforts.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Hoping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoping. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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