hoping

Definition of hopingnext
present participle of hope

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoping
Verb
  • The first lady spoke as well, wishing all Americans a happy Easter.
    Ashley J. DiMella, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The senators who kill the filibuster today will spend years wishing someone had saved it.
    Tony Vanderhoef, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Emergency workers in Beirut spent the day looking for any survivors after Israel launched airstrikes into Lebanon's capital on Wednesday, targeting Hezbollah.
    Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The formula also includes peptides to soften lines, cocoa extract to provide antioxidant protection, and chronocyclin, a skincare ingredient that helps boost vitamin D in the skin for more youthful-looking, bouncy skin.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Kundrat, who was also a receiver for the Porters’ football team the last two seasons, grew up dreaming of playing collegiate and professional hockey.
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Fans are dreaming of Barbara Eden's skincare secrets.
    Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Colorado Avalanche hit the road against the Edmonton Oilers aiming to prolong a six-game road winning streak.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • The Bears would contribute $2 billion, with the state aiming to spend about $1 billion, to be repaid through an admissions tax and other local taxes.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • One of the men accused of planning a mass shooting at a Pontiac, Michigan, high school graduation last June learned his fate in court on Tuesday.
    Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Lively seems to be planning a dragon attack, as referenced in her lengthy statement released after Baldoni's recent court win.
    Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The attorneys are proposing that the complaint be certified as a class-action lawsuit, saying the company could have 300 or more similar agreements with Colorado homeowners.
    Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Beginning next school year, the district is proposing that the dual credit anatomy and physiology course also be given for honors credit, Howard explained.
    Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Tucker and her then-boyfriend, Daniel Ryan Garrett, broke into Dean’s apartment intending to steal motorcycle parts.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
  • On July 16, 1999, Kennedy sat in the pilot’s seat of his single-engine plane, intending to drop off sister-in-law Lauren in Martha's Vineyard before continuing to Hyannis Port with his wife for cousin Rory Kennedy's wedding.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • With high-scoring teammate Leon Draisaitl possibly returning from injury for the start of the postseason, the Oilers are trying to get back into top form in time to make another deep run.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Administration officials labeled Good and Pretti domestic terrorists and said Good, who was also behind the wheel of her car when shot, was trying to run officers over.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Hoping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoping. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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