hoping

present participle of hope

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoping
Verb
  • 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
  • So happy for you both and wishing you all the happiness in the world!
    Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Royals were looking to add to their lead after another stop, but Landon Dressell intercepted a Richland pass and returned it to the Royals’ 4-yard line.
    Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Zaldivar said in an age where more people are turning away from their faith, the declaration of the young saints is inspiring to many Catholics looking towards the future of the church.
    Lauren Costantino September 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Your ultimate glow-up will consist of you embracing your magic, dreaming bigger and not being afraid to take risks.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Photo of young thoughtful academic school boy touch cheek curiosity dreaming bored enjoy books sitting floor home background.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • However, Valadao has a strong local following, and this new seat would be the most politically tenuous among those Democrats are aiming to flip.
    David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
    Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Florida to drop all vaccine requirements The US state of Florida is planning to drop all vaccination requirements, including routine childhood shots for measles, diphtheria, and other life-threatening illnesses.
    Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Separately, Fairfax Assembly, which ended production earlier this year of the Cadillac XT4 and the Chevrolet Malibu, is no longer planning to add a second shift once construction ramps up on the Bolt.
    Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 4 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
  • Working with Kemper was a particular pleasure for Brolin, a photography buff who began his career intending to work behind the camera, not in front of it.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The basic facts are that Tony bought a piece of land with a commitment from a grocery company intending to lease the property to build a supermarket; Kiritzis claimed that Meridian then actively deterred renters after realizing the value of the land and squeezed him dry in a ploy to buy it back.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Hit Man Based on an outrageous true story, Richard Linklater's 2024 action rom-com sees Glen Powell donning the many disguises of Gary Johnson, a New Orleans Police Department contractor who poses as a hitman to arrest those trying to hire him.
    Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Panouses regularly fields inquiries from investors, scammers and people in need, all trying to reach his clients.
    Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Hoping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoping. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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