hoping

American  

[hoh-ping] / ˈhoʊ pɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of one who hopes.

   The time for talk and hoping is over; now is the time for action.

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idioms

1. here's hoping, I am, or we are, feeling moderately confident about the desired outcome.

   Here’s hoping the rest of the term presents us with some sunshine and warmer weather.

Etymology

Origin of hoping

hop(e) ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

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Example Sentences

Shareholders have been hoping for some kind of catalyst.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Scientists behind a pioneering project to turn human wee into plant fertiliser are hoping to grow their first forest.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

One of them falls asleep to episodes hoping some of the details stick in his head.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“Families are always hoping that tuition costs are going to come down,” Tricia Scarlata, head of education savings at J.P.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Eleven days ago, I got the call that I’ve been hoping for.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam