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
Draft a short meeting agenda with key points, then talk through expectations with the person involved so the path ahead feels workable.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2026
Masters of the Universe, The Mandalorian and Grogu, and Disclosure Day all fell short of expectations, although the latter at least recouped its production budget.
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Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
4 July 2026
Conversely, if economic indicators begin pointing toward a meaningful slowdown, expectations for monetary easing could return, potentially providing bitcoin with an opportunity to recover part of its recent losses.
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Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Just as important to me has been Madonna’s indifference to societal expectations around art-making and what’s appropriate.
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The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 July 2026
Given their expectations entering the day, Netcompany-INEOS will be deeply disappointed with Kevin Vauquelin’s puncture, their French leader having enjoyed such an impressive Tour last year.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
If 2026 was the appetizer for the Socceroos, then 2030 should have Mount Kosciuszko-high expectations — there’s a little Down Under geography nugget for you — for what is served as the entrée.
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Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
The deal set out expectations for the next phase of negotiations, which will confront more complex topics, including the fate of Iran's nuclear program.
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Terry Collins,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The Golden 1 Center was built, and expectations for downtown were high.
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Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2026
Masters of the Universe, The Mandalorian and Grogu, and Disclosure Day all fell short of expectations, although the latter at least recouped its production budget.
—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
4 July 2026
Conversely, if economic indicators begin pointing toward a meaningful slowdown, expectations for monetary easing could return, potentially providing bitcoin with an opportunity to recover part of its recent losses.
—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Just as important to me has been Madonna’s indifference to societal expectations around art-making and what’s appropriate.
—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 July 2026
Given their expectations entering the day, Netcompany-INEOS will be deeply disappointed with Kevin Vauquelin’s puncture, their French leader having enjoyed such an impressive Tour last year.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
If 2026 was the appetizer for the Socceroos, then 2030 should have Mount Kosciuszko-high expectations — there’s a little Down Under geography nugget for you — for what is served as the entrée.
—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
The deal set out expectations for the next phase of negotiations, which will confront more complex topics, including the fate of Iran's nuclear program.
—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The Golden 1 Center was built, and expectations for downtown were high.
—
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectations
anticipations
Noun
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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.
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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.
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“Expectations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectations. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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