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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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How does hoping compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• hoping vs. hopping

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Example Sentences

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hoping

The 66-year-old took over The Royal Mail Cart pub in Spalding, in August 2025, hoping to attract customers with live music nights and "a sense of community".

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

We must hold fast to Christ’s call that we be one, hoping that the Holy Spirit will make it a reality this side of the Second Coming.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Similarly, some companies have been hoping to avoid passing on higher fuel costs to consumers for as long as possible.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

I don’t know why all films now seem to be either based on superhero comics or incredibly worthy dirges, hoping to win awards without the collateral damage of entertaining anyone en route.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

“We were hoping to attract even more people by inviting them to build their own boats,” Nate says.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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