hoping

present participle of hope

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoping
Verb
  • Trump continued ranting as Welker tried to fit in more questions about the weaponization fund, but the president said he was done with the interview, thanking Welker for the time and wishing her a good day before walking away.
    Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026
  • In fact, we were not involved in this one, even though Cannes was naturally chosen as a sounding board, because this is where the debate would receive strong attention — Cannes always offers an exceptional platform to those wishing to bring an issue into the public sphere.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • Mike and Samantha Tiburtini didn’t start looking until about a month after their son Ellis was born in May 2022.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
  • Timothy Hawkins said the command was aware of reports and looking into the situation.
    Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Thanks to the leaders at the Tribeca Film Festival for dreaming it up.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 June 2026
  • Corgan was still dreaming of monster riffs in the vein of Jimmy Page balanced out with the goth sensibilities of bands like the Cure.
    David Harris, SPIN, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • But now, Marist coach Jordan Vidovic is aiming for his fifth straight state championship for both the boys and girls volleyball programs.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
  • The new hotel is also aiming to become a culinary mecca in Mallorca.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • Real estate developers are already cautiously planning to take advantage of the eased regulations and plan to announce new projects after the law goes into effect.
    Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
  • What to know about Artemis Under NASA's Artemis campaign, the space agency is planning to put astronauts on the surface of the moon for the first time since the Apollo era ended in 1972.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, buildings the agency is proposing to shutter cost the Forest Service almost nothing in rental fees.
    Chiara Eisner, NPR, 6 June 2026
  • The Park District is proposing the former vacant industrial plant become a community gathering and green space, featuring an ADA-compliant playground for all ages with an attached zip line.
    Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Verb
  • Since that goal was outlined more than two years ago and the company has continued flying its experienced boosters safely across dozens of missions, SpaceX may be intending to push past 40 missions.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
  • That afternoon, the teenagers were headed downtown, intending to steal quarters from arcade machines.
    Kevin Lozano, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembélé, Jude Bellingham and others are trying to put their stamp on the tournament that takes place in the prime of their careers.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
  • Hurt gave up two more hits, recording his only out when Jake Mangum was thrown out trying to steal third.
    Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
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“Hoping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoping. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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