hoping

Definition of hopingnext
present participle of hope

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoping
Verb
  • Anyone wishing to be a vendor at one of the Chicago CASE markets must apply annually, and must be a producer or creator of natural and handmade goods.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Most of the calls were short messages wishing him congratulations, but Vitello quickly learned La Russa intended this connection to be more than that.
    Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The only black eye on the report was a loss in Reality Labs, but given management’s recent efforts to reduce spending in the division, investors are looking past it.
    , CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The simple-looking 'speedometer' is actually a touchscreen that can show GPS and a variety of displays for speed, RPM, fuel, music, and more.
    William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson housing projects were built and black folks settled in, dreaming of moving in with their better-off cousins who lived near Lenox Avenue.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Start dreaming about warmer weather by snagging the on-sale set, or keep reading for more of Wayfair’s discounted patio furniture — up to 71 percent off.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Alcaraz is aiming to be the youngest ever to win titles at all four Grand Slams.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
  • The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
    Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Volunteering For One High-Visibility Initiative When the year begins, many teams are planning major initiatives, strategic meetings or kickoffs for important projects.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Several New Jersey school districts are planning to welcome students back on Tuesday, but some places, like Jersey City, have been forced to cancel classes for a second day due to the clean-up after the snowstorm proving to be a daunting task.
    Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Last month, Bass published an opinion piece in the Daily News criticizing the county, pointing out that its new homelessness agency was already proposing cuts to programs that have served the city’s unhoused population.
    David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
  • James McNicholas wrote an excellent piece on it here, proposing that the biggest threat to Arsenal’s title challenge is… Arsenal.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce owns the intellectual property rights to the image of the Hollywood® Sign, so that anyone intending to use and/or access the Hollywood® Sign for commercial purposes must obtain a license or permission from the Hollywood Chamber to do so.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Deer-ly beloved On a now typical frosty evening late last week, Beth Brecher was about to walk out of her back door onto Central Park intending to feed the birds.
    Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Under New York law, the district attorney's office could be barred from trying Mangione on state murder charges if his federal trial happens first.
    MICHAEL R. SISAK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The three cops who showed up weaved through the crowd trying to find the somebody who made the phone call.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Hoping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoping. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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