as in expects
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 hopes (for)
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Overall, the archdiocese expects over 1,000 new members to join the church this year—a 52% increase from a year ago.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026 -
The banner, more reminiscent of the way leaders are plastered on government buildings in a dictatorship like North Korea, is just the type of gesture the president expects.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Apr. 2026
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One scenario nobody anticipates is a knock on the door from a Florida Department of Children and Families adult protection investigator.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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NetJets anticipates up to 775 flights to the Augusta area during the peak period this year, underscoring the widespread appeal of the iconic golf championship.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
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Actually landing on the Moon awaits much more work.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Since then, May’s team has gone 35-3, winning the Big Ten regular season title comfortably and then cruising into the Final Four where a matchup against Arizona awaits on Saturday night.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Hopes (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopes%20%28for%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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