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• present participle of hope.

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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• hoping vs. hopping

Example Sentences

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hoping

I am hoping you can provide some guidance because I am very confused about my Social Security options.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

Those hoping to get on a flight have been stuck at JKIA, with some spending the night in and around the check-in areas waiting for news.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

Carney is hoping to attract even more investment.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

When Leon Black announced his retirement as CEO of the financial behemoth Apollo Global Management in January 2021, he was hoping for a clean succession.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

I kept talking to Gran aloud, pressing a cool cloth to her forehead and hoping that she would respond.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff