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

When our renovations are done, I’m most looking forward to sitting outdoors in privacy, surrounded by trees, and enjoying our spa bathrooms.

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

I have a 6-month-old daughter and I’m looking forward to growing my collection through her eyes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

"Tonight will be an epic semi-final and I am looking forward to watching it. Hopefully I can not make their American dream come true."

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

I won’t admit it to anyone, but I’m looking forward to math class.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

looking forward

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