anticipated
adjective
an·tic·i·pat·ed
an-ˈti-sə-ˌpā-təd 
: expected or looked-forward to
A large crowd gathered for his (eagerly) anticipated arrival.
making plans for the anticipated budget cuts
Thanks to the generosity and hard work of countless talented designers, these highly anticipated events raise funds to benefit valuable, important causes …—
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the anticipated date of delivery is July 14th
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The association states that this anticipated rise will likely be driven by many people developing high blood pressure, which puts them at greater risk for a heart attack or stroke.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
City spokeswoman Kelli Trapani said in a May 29 email that the Mack Road spot is currently undergoing renovations, though there isn’t an anticipated opening date.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 4 June 2024
The software then zeroes in on an anticipated filter replacement date.
—Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 17 May 2024
Despite it all, the trial was delayed only one week from the original anticipated start date because of possible testimony from an attorney representing Daibes in a separate case but related to the indictment.
—Kristie Cattafi, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
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Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
City spokeswoman Kelli Trapani said in a May 29 email that the Mack Road spot is currently undergoing renovations, though there isn’t an anticipated opening date.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 4 June 2024
The software then zeroes in on an anticipated filter replacement date.
—Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 17 May 2024
Despite it all, the trial was delayed only one week from the original anticipated start date because of possible testimony from an attorney representing Daibes in a separate case but related to the indictment.
—Kristie Cattafi, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
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“Anticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anticipated. Accessed 14 Jun. 2024.
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