as in anticipation
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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Recent Examples of expectance
Giannina Altuve posted video of the family celebrating the expectance of their second child on Sunday afternoon.
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Houston Chronicle, 11 Nov. 2019
Houston Chronicle, 11 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectance
Noun
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After weeks of anticipation and at least one sellout on Dior.com, the product is finally back in stock.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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After nearly six years of anticipation since Universal Orlando Resort first announced its fourth park in 2019, the gates of the Chronos swung open to welcome guests on Thursday, May 22.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Returning most of the team that won the 2024 Class 4A state title, Providence has dealt with large expectations all season.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Smith said during the playoffs his expectation is to be ready by training camp.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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Additionally, expectancy violation theory, as highlighted in the study, explains this cycle.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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A dog's life expectancy will depend on the underlying cause and the duration, and severity of the disease.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Expectance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectance. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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