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 expectation is that Thomas will eventually sign a multi-year contract, likely spanning three to four years, with an annual average value of $20-25 million.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 July 2025
The facility — operated and funded by Florida’s state government, with the expectation of federal reimbursement — has drawn sharp criticism from environmental advocates, Miccosukee tribal leaders and human rights groups, who call it both inhumane and ecologically disastrous.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images Heading into his rookie season with Las Vegas, expectations are high for Jeanty.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
What happens when those expectations are unmet? Did someone forward you this newsletter?
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 18 July 2025
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 July 2025
The facility — operated and funded by Florida’s state government, with the expectation of federal reimbursement — has drawn sharp criticism from environmental advocates, Miccosukee tribal leaders and human rights groups, who call it both inhumane and ecologically disastrous.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images Heading into his rookie season with Las Vegas, expectations are high for Jeanty.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
What happens when those expectations are unmet? Did someone forward you this newsletter?
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectation
Noun
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El Choli) on opening night, the anticipation hung heavy.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
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The set arrived after months of promotion and quite a bit of anticipation, but sadly, the project underperformed.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Leaders who cultivate a sense of expectancy are more likely to see opportunities that others miss.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The exact expectancy of AG is unknown because people can be asymptomatic for years.3 Can iron deficiency cause atrophic gastritis?—
Sayaka Blickenderfer,
Health,
28 June 2025
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“Expectation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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