as in anticipation
the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence
in expectation of a harsh winter, we budgeted more money than usual for the cost of heating our home
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Recent Examples of expectation
Pressure in insurance unit All three of CVS’ business segments beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations for the second quarter.
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Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 31 July 2025
Now, he is tasked with living up to the massive expectations set for him.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Duran has thrived in a smaller market with a franchise that does not harbor all-or-nothing expectations.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Microsoft’s fiscal fourth-quarter profit was $34.3 billion, or $3.65 per share, beating analyst expectations for $3.37 per share.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 July 2025
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Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 31 July 2025
Now, he is tasked with living up to the massive expectations set for him.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Duran has thrived in a smaller market with a franchise that does not harbor all-or-nothing expectations.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Microsoft’s fiscal fourth-quarter profit was $34.3 billion, or $3.65 per share, beating analyst expectations for $3.37 per share.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectation
Noun
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El Choli) on opening night, the anticipation hung heavy.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
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The set arrived after months of promotion and quite a bit of anticipation, but sadly, the project underperformed.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Leaders who cultivate a sense of expectancy are more likely to see opportunities that others miss.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The exact expectancy of AG is unknown because people can be asymptomatic for years.3 Can iron deficiency cause atrophic gastritis?—
Sayaka Blickenderfer,
Health,
28 June 2025
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“Expectation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectation. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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