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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Recent Examples of expectation
The media giant exceeded expectations in its most recent quarter, bolstered by an unexpected boost in its Disney+ streaming business and strong results from its theme parks that suggested consumer resilience despite a turbulent global economic environment.
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Lisa Richwine, USA Today, 8 May 2025
So far, the Kennedy regime at HHS has lived down to the worst expectations of his critics.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
While there are many hurdles to pursuing a college degree, Xavier has proved that commitment, support and mentorship can defy all expectations.
—Essence, 8 May 2025
Last month, Google reassured jittery tech investors that its AI investments were powering returns at its crucial ad business after its first-quarter profit and revenue beat expectations.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
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Lisa Richwine, USA Today, 8 May 2025
So far, the Kennedy regime at HHS has lived down to the worst expectations of his critics.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
While there are many hurdles to pursuing a college degree, Xavier has proved that commitment, support and mentorship can defy all expectations.
—Essence, 8 May 2025
Last month, Google reassured jittery tech investors that its AI investments were powering returns at its crucial ad business after its first-quarter profit and revenue beat expectations.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectation
Noun
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San Francisco hitters made harder contact in the fifth, but everything found a glove as anticipation began to build about a potential perfect game.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic: Reconstruction, 1860–1920 by Manisha Sinha Andrew Delbanco The Connoisseur of Desire F. Scott Fitzgerald’s great theme of erotic anticipation is never more alive than in the longings of Jay Gatsby.—
Rachel Nolan,
The New York Review of Books,
9 May 2025
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Additionally, expectancy violation theory, as highlighted in the study, explains this cycle.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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A dog's life expectancy will depend on the underlying cause and the duration, and severity of the disease.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Expectation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectation. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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