Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoping
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Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers at (630) 553-5999.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026 -
Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may provide information without identifying themselves.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Investigators are now looking into the cause of the explosion, the report said without giving further details.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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With two veterans gone, Coach Tyronn Lue will be looking deeper down the bench for help, especially late in games.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026
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Villanova football tight end Nolan Clayton said he's seen Jaylen come out of his shell, gain confidence and start dreaming big.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Detroit Tigers fans dreaming of spring — and of basking in the Florida sun while the team prepares for the season there — have a new option to get to spring training directly.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Martinez was aiming to become the eighth Coloradoan since 2014 to win titles in four different weight classes, having taken the 130-pound crown in ’23; the 135-pound title in ’24; and the 140-pound championship last year.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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Several players are aiming to deliver production-ready prototypes between 2026 and 2027.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Over the next few years, Connecticut Water is planning 26 projects around the state targeting PFAS filtration to meet the new EPA regulations by the 2029 deadline.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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Be sure to check out our guide to checking the safety of eclipse glasses, along with our top 10 tips for planning your 2026 solar eclipse trip.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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The bill aims to bring more efficiency and transparency to the state’s popular school-voucher program by proposing the separation of private-school voucher funds from public-school funds.—
Natalie La Roche Pietri,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
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While previous owners left modern renderings proposing extensive redesigns, Gee said his approach will prioritize preservation.—
Brendel Clark,
Freep.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Athlete Spotlight Vladyslav Heraskevych, the Ukrainian skeleton pilot, arrived at the Olympics intending to compete with a helmet that sparked lots of conversation.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
12 Feb. 2026
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Without intending, even as the Vietnam War lingered on and the national mood was grim, halftime became classic Americana, a telling mixture of self-parody and pride.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Coach Rick Hirtensteiner said Young dealt with the pressure by just trying to have fun, and Sheffer, playing with his younger brother, Ryan, a starting shortstop, appeared to do just that Wednesday.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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At the forefront of having our backs through this whole process and trying to do the right thing was Bruce and Matt.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Hoping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoping. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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