as in anticipations
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 expectations
This is a friendly day to socialize and deal with family matters, but confusion and unrealistic expectations might create disappointment.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
The organization’s sustainability efforts are part of a public story about whether a global entertainment business can align a high-performance identity with changing expectations about climate responsibility.
—Caitlin Grady, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
Employers who expand their recruiting methods and adjust their expectations strategically may have a better chance of attracting the right talent.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Competition is fierce, expectations are high, and the temptation to quit can feel easier than pushing through uncertainty.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 May 2026
And with greater expectations for data management and reporting throughout the textile supply chain, the report noted that B2B textiles can no longer be treated as a peripheral waste issue.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Portfolio holding Home Depot reported earnings and sales that beat expectations before the bell and reaffirmed its full-year guidance.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The promise of such magic bullets shapes both doctors’ training and patients’ expectations.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
On the same day this story was published, and more than a week after Sportico sent a number of questions to the company, DBGI released its first public guidance regarding the company’s financial expectations under its new strategy.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
The organization’s sustainability efforts are part of a public story about whether a global entertainment business can align a high-performance identity with changing expectations about climate responsibility.
—Caitlin Grady, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
Employers who expand their recruiting methods and adjust their expectations strategically may have a better chance of attracting the right talent.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Competition is fierce, expectations are high, and the temptation to quit can feel easier than pushing through uncertainty.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 May 2026
And with greater expectations for data management and reporting throughout the textile supply chain, the report noted that B2B textiles can no longer be treated as a peripheral waste issue.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Portfolio holding Home Depot reported earnings and sales that beat expectations before the bell and reaffirmed its full-year guidance.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The promise of such magic bullets shapes both doctors’ training and patients’ expectations.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
On the same day this story was published, and more than a week after Sportico sent a number of questions to the company, DBGI released its first public guidance regarding the company’s financial expectations under its new strategy.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectations
anticipations
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Expectations of rate cuts at central banks like the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England have fallen, and in many cases been replaced by anticipations of hawkish monetary policy, sending yields on some European bonds to multi-decade highs.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Expectations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectations. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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