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as in hopefulness
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as in confidence
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Recent Examples of hope
Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
What was the inspiration and what was the hope for the symbolism/message to share?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
But the Iowa pork farmers hoped that the fractured way the justices reached that 5-4 decision would give them an opening.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Noun
The hope is that customers who have been buying Brightland products as gifts now turn to the brand for their own day-to-day use.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
What was the inspiration and what was the hope for the symbolism/message to share?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
Verb
With the Dolphins, Waller hopes to be a force on offense.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
But the Iowa pork farmers hoped that the fractured way the justices reached that 5-4 decision would give them an opening.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hope
Noun
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The findings show a growing generational divide in workplace confidence, and these fears are not necessarily unfounded.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Full of confidence and eager to prove the worth of his colt, the veteran conditioner brilliantly prepared Forever Young for another run on American soil in the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2025
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This option could cost the city $1.1 million without a parking lot or commercial lots — or $5.3 million with, but plans note the city would recoup some of that money by selling the commercial land.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2025
Verb
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In some brands and industries, giving franchisees a higher than usual degree of autonomy and flexibility may work well, whilst in others the franchisor may wish to retain a significant level of control over many aspects of the business.—
Fiona Simpson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Admission will be free, but individuals wishing to park at the fairgrounds will have a $10 parking fee.—
Alyssa Cooper,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
Noun
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If trust was lost by the elimination of foreign aid, imagine the hit to our reputation as the world sees our government turn its back on its own citizens’ health.—
Jennifer Boulanger,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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The trust would also provide opportunities to have stockpiles and source metals from recycled sources.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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This chicken dinner idea checks several of the essential boxes for cowboy cooking: a cast iron skillet, plenty of Southwestern flavor, and a cheesy topping.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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Either way, there is much buzz about his big-picture ideas.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
Verb
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No wonder so many people dream of trading chaos for this kind of quiet luxury.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
9 July 2025
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Barbra Streisand’s recording career has lasted longer than most musical acts can dream of.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The energy around you may feel optimistic, so now is the time to restore faith in the process of your personal journey.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Malice departed from the group following a studio session with Rick Rubin and pursued a deeper relationship with his faith.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
30 June 2025
Noun
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There’s a sense of purpose now for me that wasn’t there before.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
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The well was bundled together with another for contracting purposes, and the cost to plug the two was more than $400,000.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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“Hope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/hope. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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