hoping

present participle of hope

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoping
Verb
  • More recently, it’s been revived in its traditional leather form by brands and designers wishing to capture our more casual moment in an elegant format.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 22 June 2026
  • The country singer joined the many friends and family wishing the Eyes Wide Shut actress a happy 59th birthday on June 20.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Along with the main shades in the lineup, there are seven color-correcting options that neutralize, brighten, and leave skin looking more refined.
    Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • After the revolution, explained Miller, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton wasn't liking how the country's coffers were looking.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Except the Dodgers weren’t dreaming, and the team hadn’t done much to assuage the concerns with Sasaki.
    Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • With a round-of-32 game against Ivory Coast on Tuesday secured, Norway are dreaming of a run to the final on July 19.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Topping has unveiled the DX1 II, an affordable DAC and headphone amplifier aiming to bring warm, detailed hi-fi sound to digital music for under $150.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The president signed his directive aiming to restrict birthright citizenship on his first day back in the White House as part of a sweeping crackdown on immigration.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Andrea Davis, president and CEO of The Resiliency Initiative, has spent 25 years planning emergency response and crisis management for organizations including Disney, Walmart, the FIFA World Cup and Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • When planning for retirement, asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and tax-efficient investing is typically top of mind.
    David Kudla, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • The images include one showing Kuznetsov on one knee proposing to Nikolau, and Nikolau holding up her ring while looking south across the New York City skyline.
    Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Cloudflare is proposing to treat those as separate permissions, not a single all-or-nothing choice.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Joumaa, a Lebanese journalist, first met Khalil intending to do a story on her.
    Jane Arraf, NPR, 21 June 2026
  • For those intending to bring a touch of softness and polish to a room, this mohair pillow brings a tactile quality.
    Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Brownell is trying Lynkuet, a non-hormonal drug to help with hot flashes and night sweats.
    Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Brennan, though, throws the first wrench into the works by instead trying to establish his credibility.
    Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 30 June 2026
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“Hoping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoping. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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