hoping (for)

present participle of hope (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoping (for)
Verb
  • Khloé was pregnant with her first child with Tristan, while Kim and Kanye were expecting their third child via surrogate.
    Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Super is making significant changes and, ultimately, is expecting a significant impact.
    Evan Clark, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In 2009 the firm introduced the Eco label, anticipating consumers’ demand for sustainable eyewear.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Many attendees waited anxiously beforehand, anticipating bad news about the garden’s future.
    Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Congestion persists on the Scheldt River entering and exiting the port system, with 60 ships waiting to depart and 128 inbound vessels awaiting berth.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
  • For example, a soldier awaiting punishment for poor behavior might seek phony whistleblower protections by alleging their supervisor or commander is toxic or discriminatory.
    Davis Winkie, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Hoping (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoping%20%28for%29. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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