as in expecting
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
he was hoping for an A in English
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoping (for)
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Three states are expecting significant waves, high winds, and heavy precipitation later this week as an atmospheric river pummels the Pacific Northwest.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025 -
Coke is expecting comparable earnings per share to rise 3% and organic revenue to increase 5% to 6%.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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In 2009 the firm introduced the Eco label, anticipating consumers’ demand for sustainable eyewear.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Many attendees waited anxiously beforehand, anticipating bad news about the garden’s future.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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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
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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 23 Oct. 2025.
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