looking forward

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hoping adj.
anticipation n.
expectancy n.
expectation n.

ADJECTIVE

hoping

Synonyms

STRONG

anticipating assuming expecting trusting wishing

NOUN

anticipation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apprehension hope joy prospect

STRONG

contemplation expectancy foresight foretaste impatience outlook preconception premonition preoccupation prescience presentiment promise trust

WEAK

awaiting high hopes

Antonyms

STRONG

ignorance

WEAK

amazement astonishment doubt fear sensation surprise unreadiness wonder

NOUN

expectancy

Synonyms

STRONG

assumption assurance belief calculation confidence conjecture expectation hope likelihood outlook prediction presentation presentiment presumption probability prospect reliance supposition surmise suspense trust view waiting

Antonyms

STRONG

disbelief distrust doubt fact fear knowledge proof reality truth uncertainty unlikelihood

NOUN

expectation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assumption chance confidence fear forecast hope intention likelihood notion outlook possibility prediction promise prospect trust view

STRONG

apprehension assurance calculation conjecture design expectancy motive presumption probability reliance supposition surmise suspense

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelief distrust doubt hopelessness impossibility unlikelihood

STRONG

fact knowledge proof reality truth

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looking forward

“I’m not looking forward to that, but I’m looking forward to being with my brothers,” Stokes said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

I was most looking forward to trying Readiness, a Series 12 and Ultra 4 feature that’s long been available in competing wearables.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

As if he’s not looking forward to it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

"But I think on its face you can see the contradictions. So I'm certainly looking forward to seeing them in court."

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

Am looking forward to hearing about your plan for the nest.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

looking forward

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