expectances

noun

plural of expectance
as in anticipations
the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence gave them the painting, with no expectance of anything in return

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  1. anticipations
  2. expectations
Noun
  • Expectations of rate cuts at central banks like the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England have fallen, and in many cases been replaced by anticipations of hawkish monetary policy, sending yields on some European bonds to multi-decade highs.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
  • For traders focused on specific events, having a strong grasp of historical trends can be beneficial, although the results are largely contingent on how the company’s outcomes measure up to market anticipations.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Definition of anticipations
Noun
  • Approaching life with positive expectations, a get-up-and-go attitude, and eagerness is related to many good things in life.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Relationships between older women and younger men are drawing more attention as traditional dating expectations continue to shift.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
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“Expectances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectances. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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