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looking forward

ADJECTIVE

hoping

Synonyms

STRONG

anticipating assuming expecting trusting wishing

NOUN

anticipation

Synonyms

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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

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

Antonyms

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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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“They have delivered an impressive body of work over their decades-long career, and I am looking forward to their new music.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He added he was "very happy for Hillary, looking forward to speaking to him".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Lewis Hamilton is looking forward to the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

So I’m definitely looking forward to that aspect of it.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

He was looking forward to staying on the farm, learning about circuses … and Nicole.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

looking forward

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