hoping

verb

present participle of hope
as in wishing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoping
  1. wishing
  2. looking
  3. dreaming
  4. aiming
  5. planning
  6. proposing
  7. intending
  8. trying
Verb
  • Al Pacino was unable to attend the press conference earlier in the day but sent a video message from America wishing the cast and crew well for the premiere.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The industrial moral economy of Fordism became especially attractive in Italy, Germany, Russia and Japan—all countries wishing to escape the grip of British and American financiers.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of wishing
Verb
  • Removing Stains From Bathroom Floors Grout is porous and absorbs all the moisture, dirt, and soap scum it’s exposed to, and that can leave it looking dark and dingy.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026
  • On Tuesday, Kai posed for her official UM Hurricanes golf team photo on media day, and shared the official snap of her looking happy and focused on Instagram.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of looking
Verb
  • Taylor took that passion and never stopped creating, dreaming and believing in his craft.
    — Kimberly P. Mitchell, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Fans have been dreaming that Steve Perry might show up that night, but odds are much better that Valenti will make an appearance.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of dreaming
Verb
  • The eponymous eatery is aiming to have a more casual approach to Humm’s EMP cuisine, focused on using the highest-quality ingredients to craft its American dishes.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Both Democrats and Republicans are aiming to win the seat in their quest to control the Senate in the next Congress.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of aiming
Verb
  • The president is planning to take the stage both nights of the convention, giving a keynote address Wednesday and then closing remarks after Vice President JD Vance gives his own speech the following night.
    — Will Weissert, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Louisiana site moves forward The company is also planning a technology-neutral screening of available small modular reactor designs.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of planning
Verb
  • In videos shared on TikTok over the weekend, Nash’s wife Jessica Betts surprised her by proposing once again with a sparkling six-carat diamond engagement ring.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026
  • For many of its leading figures, from the Impressionists in the 1870s to conceptual artists a century later, this also meant proposing new and better solutions to the problem of how to be and how to live together.
    — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of proposing
Verb
  • Richardson’s trade request has remained intact throughout training camp and the preseason, but assistant GM Ed Dodds strongly hinted in mid-August that the Colts were intending to keep Richardson.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Developer Mikki Schuck bought the building in late 2024 intending to fully renovate the top two stories — previously offices — into luxury apartments and a restaurant once more on the ground floor.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of intending
Verb
  • Gauff knocked the ball into a rectangular expanse of blue, as Jović stood in the doubles alley and doubled over to her knees, trying to catch her breath.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • If someone dominates the conversation, redirect attention to what the group is trying to accomplish.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of trying
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“Hoping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoping. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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