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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

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apprehension hope joy prospect

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

WEAK

awaiting high hopes

Antonyms

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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

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 was looking forward to just looking like my uncles.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

“I think we’re all looking forward to the second trial.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

The singer, whose real name is Uzoechi Emenike, said he had been "really looking forward" to performing his new album but had "no interest in doing this tour if I can't do it right".

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

Briceland added they were looking forward to retirement and were about to leave for a three-week road trip together.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

The children wriggled with joy at the news, for they had been looking forward to hearing their governess speak, but the headmistress of the Swanburne Academy merely asked, “Are you sure?”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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