hoping

[ hoh-ping ]

noun

1. the act of one who hopes:

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of hoping¹

hop(e) ( def ) + -ing ¹( def )

Idioms and Phrases

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.

Example Sentences

The hope that many scientists and physicians feel about unprecedented scientific success in developing a remarkably effective vaccine has been tempered by a grim reality.

From Washington Post

The agency will offer retirement-eligible employees $15,000 to leave in hopes that several hundred workers will accept the incentive — part of an effort to shed 1,400 jobs.

From Washington Post

Its fourth-round rookie, Saahdiq Charles — who was drafted with the hope he could compete for the left tackle job — underwent surgery Tuesday after playing all of two snaps this season.

From Washington Post

Unemployment benefits that have kept so many families afloat are set to expire for many in December, after months of inaction by Congress, which established those deadlines in March when there were more hopes that the pandemic would be short-lived.

From Washington Post

I had relatively high hopes at the start of this school year.

From Washington Post

A Republican candidate hoping to win red state support could find a worse team to root for than one from Dallas.

From The Daily Beast

But for those on the Israeli right who are hoping that this deferred dream will just fade away, they can forget it.

From The Daily Beast

What image are you hoping people who pick up this book and read it, come away with?

From The Daily Beast

We later learned that she had left him and was hoping he would catch the hint.

From The Daily Beast

But for all of us, a lot of life is still waiting and hoping.

From The Daily Beast

Knowing by experience that he would soon be up to it, he used his pole with all his might, hoping to steer clear of it.

From Project Gutenberg

The heir apparent and his brothers were cowering in fear, afraid to strike, yet hoping that others would strike for them.

From Project Gutenberg

As soon as he was in it Squinty ran over to the trough, hoping there would be some sour milk in it.

From Project Gutenberg

She remained a long time in the water, half hoping that Mademoiselle Reisz would not wait for her.

From Project Gutenberg

I brought it along, hoping that Mr. Crawshaw—but of course I never expected anything so delightful as this.

From Project Gutenberg