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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The expectation is that Dallas won’t have one available for him with the return of Sam Williams and the development of Marshawn Kneeland.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
This ensures expectations are met and adjusted as needed.
—Zekeriya Polat, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Consumer are worried as well: 12-month inflation expectations jumped to 6%, up from 5.2% the prior month and well ahead of the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
Armed with a sliver of hope but no real expectations, Lee showed up to the tryout one day in September and worked with the infielders.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
This ensures expectations are met and adjusted as needed.
—Zekeriya Polat, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Consumer are worried as well: 12-month inflation expectations jumped to 6%, up from 5.2% the prior month and well ahead of the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
Armed with a sliver of hope but no real expectations, Lee showed up to the tryout one day in September and worked with the infielders.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for expectation
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“Expectation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectation. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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