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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

Vivek Srivastav, a 51-year-old network engineer from Atlanta, had been looking forward to the Mount Kailash pilgrimage for years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

Lorna said Chelsea was looking forward to being a mum.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

Baggs said she and her two friends had been looking forward to a steak dinner at Phantom Ranch - but were now just grateful to be alive thanks to a swift response from park rangers.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

Investors will be looking forward this week to fresh labor data, including Friday’s unemployment-rate report, as well as inflation readings on U.S. manufacturing and services.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 30, 2026

“But I’m looking forward to Christmas. I love you.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

looking forward

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