as in anticipation
the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence
gave them the painting, with no expectance of anything in return
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Recent Examples of expectance
Giannina Altuve posted video of the family celebrating the expectance of their second child on Sunday afternoon.
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Houston Chronicle, 11 Nov. 2019
Houston Chronicle, 11 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectance
Noun
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This doesn’t mean that anyone should chase emotionally unavailable partners, but confirms that creating a little bit of mystery can increase anticipation and likely, attraction.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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After much anticipation, Pusha T and No Malice — collectively known as Clipse — finally announced that Let God Sort ‘Em Out, their first album in 15 years, will arrive on July 11th.—
Kyle Eustice,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Returning most of the team that won the 2024 Class 4A state title, Providence has dealt with large expectations all season.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Smith said during the playoffs his expectation is to be ready by training camp.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
31 May 2025
Noun
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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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“Expectance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectance. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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