as in expectations
the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence
in anticipation of a job offer, she had already begun looking for an apartment in the city where the company was based
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Recent Examples of anticipations
For traders focused on specific events, having a strong grasp of historical trends can be beneficial, although the results are largely contingent on how the company’s outcomes measure up to market anticipations.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipations
expectations
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Consumers aren’t jazzed about the future, either; the Conference Board’s expectations index also fell in January, with projections for the labor market and the business market falling further into the negative, along with predictions for household incomes.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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From Carrier’s perspective, that role is being tested by changing expectations around visibility and responsiveness.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Anticipations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipations. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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