hoping

present participle of hope

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Verb
  • More recently, it’s been revived in its traditional leather form by brands and designers wishing to capture our more casual moment in an elegant format.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 22 June 2026
  • The country singer joined the many friends and family wishing the Eyes Wide Shut actress a happy 59th birthday on June 20.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Keeping your hair looking and feeling shiny can be challenging, but not with this hair kit.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
  • Investigators are looking into the shooting, and police said the identity of the victim is being withheld until next of kin is notified.
    Jose Fabian, CBS News, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • With summer officially here, there’s no need to keep dreaming about your outdoor oasis when options like this are available right now.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
  • And SpaceX is dreaming even bigger than that.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Topping has unveiled the DX1 II, an affordable DAC and headphone amplifier aiming to bring warm, detailed hi-fi sound to digital music for under $150.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The president signed his directive aiming to restrict birthright citizenship on his first day back in the White House as part of a sweeping crackdown on immigration.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Andrea Davis, president and CEO of The Resiliency Initiative, has spent 25 years planning emergency response and crisis management for organizations including Disney, Walmart, the FIFA World Cup and Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • When planning for retirement, asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and tax-efficient investing is typically top of mind.
    David Kudla, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • The system is due to expire in March 2027, but the European Commission is proposing that it be extended by a year.
    Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • Newsom is also proposing a national public equity fund, giving Americans a stake in economic gains generated by artificial intelligence companies.
    Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Joumaa, a Lebanese journalist, first met Khalil intending to do a story on her.
    Jane Arraf, NPR, 21 June 2026
  • For those intending to bring a touch of softness and polish to a room, this mohair pillow brings a tactile quality.
    Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Brownell is trying Lynkuet, a non-hormonal drug to help with hot flashes and night sweats.
    Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Brennan, though, throws the first wrench into the works by instead trying to establish his credibility.
    Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 30 June 2026
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“Hoping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoping. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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