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as in hopefulness
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as in confidence
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Recent Examples of hope
Jasmine Browley, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
The Canucks, whose playoff hopes were already on the ropes, were set to hit a major roadblock with another defeat.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025
According to the city, $250 million in taxpayer funds were allocated for that project, which began in 2019, in an attempt to revitalize southwest Chicago in the hopes of luring businesses to the area.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Through his new projects, Shawn hopes to introduce a new generation to his father’s legacy—not just as a cookie tycoon, but as a cultural disruptor.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
The Canucks, whose playoff hopes were already on the ropes, were set to hit a major roadblock with another defeat.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
Goldstein said the group would continue to raise money to produce the last 80 markers and expressed her hope the county would be part of the effort.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025
According to the city, $250 million in taxpayer funds were allocated for that project, which began in 2019, in an attempt to revitalize southwest Chicago in the hopes of luring businesses to the area.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hope
Verb
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The Folsom and Clementine program mirrors restrictions adopted across Northern California with boaters wishing to launch having a red quarantine seal for at least 30 days after a mandatory inspection.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The worry is that no one wishes to be associated with a toxic brand.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Mars enters Leo on the 18th, which should give you the strength to embrace major transformation this month with confidence.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2025
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The boisterous comedian lights up the stage with sly wit and brazen confidence, conveying Moss’ righteous fury over being bottom of the office food chain.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Many Itasca residents demonstrated against the plan at rallies and local meetings.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Rouse and fellow community leaders hatched a plan to recreate a stagecoach station that had served the town in the late 1800s when the area was a stop on the line running between Leavenworth, Kansas and Pike’s Peak in Colorado.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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It's often said that growing up is a time to dream big, while adulthood is a time to cherish memories.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
4 Apr. 2025
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Once upon a time, Mack, a 6-foot-6 forward, had his own basketball dreams.—
Langston Wertz Jr.,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That fear, though uncomfortable, is your chance to lean into vulnerability and build trust.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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This discretion and reliability have earned the firm the trust of many prominent figures navigating Hollywood’s high-pressure landscape.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Jon Conahan of Athlon Sports recently pitched a blockbuster trade idea that would send Walker to the New York Mets this season.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Dolly Parton’s cookbook, Good Lookin’ Cookin’, is filled with a year's worth of classic recipes and menu ideas.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The seasonal beach community off South Carolina is usually a place to work on your swing, but here looked more like Davos for the owners box crowd.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Baty ended the day with an OPS of .259 in 27 plate appearances that included him looking at a borderline called third strike after committing his critical error in the field.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In a trailer for Not Just a Goof, Kevin Lima, who directed A Goofy Movie, recalls what a leap of faith the project was from the start.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Aunt Lydia maintains her faith in Gilead’s religious principles — but the horrific events that contradict them seem to hint at her beliefs possibly cracking, even this late in the game.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Hope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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