as in to expect
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 hope (for)
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Sources also told The Athletic that Gio Reyna is expected to be included on the roster for Mauricio Pochettino’s first World Cup run as USMNT manager.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026 -
Work was still being done on the open casino floor, which was off limits even for photography but is expected to accommodate around 1,200 people actively engaged in slot machines or table games.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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According to the company, the system is designed to improve how vehicles anticipate surrounding traffic conditions and react to potential hazards.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
24 May 2026
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As production surged and pipeline capacity expanded, crude began flowing toward the Gulf Coast in volumes that few had anticipated.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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That’s what awaits me—awaits both of us—this summer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Things like cooking lessons and farm experiences will appeal to little ones, while wine tastings and historic towns await the grown-ups.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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“Hope (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope%20%28for%29. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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