1
as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
members of the sect are confidently awaiting the imminent end of the world
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as in to wait
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
crowds had been awaiting in the streets for hours
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Recent Examples of await
Bulls will point to yesterday’s event as the start of a new era for Tesla, one which bulls and believers have been awaiting for a long time.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 June 2025
The Americans face Haiti in a meaningless group-stage match Sunday before awaiting their yet-unknown quarters foe.
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—Greg Cote
june 22, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
Comparable legislation in Texas currently awaits Gov. Greg Abbott's signature.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff, Arkansas Online, 21 June 2025
Ever since Taylor Swift revealed plans to re-record and re-release her first six albums after the rights to those works were sold away from her, superfans have eagerly awaited Reputation (Taylor’s Version).
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 June 2025
The Americans face Haiti in a meaningless group-stage match Sunday before awaiting their yet-unknown quarters foe.
6.
—Greg Cote
june 22, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
Comparable legislation in Texas currently awaits Gov. Greg Abbott's signature.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff, Arkansas Online, 21 June 2025
Ever since Taylor Swift revealed plans to re-record and re-release her first six albums after the rights to those works were sold away from her, superfans have eagerly awaited Reputation (Taylor’s Version).
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for await
Verb
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The skipper expects to have a decision made Thursday.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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The sun is expected to shine throughout Saturday and Sunday with highs in the low- to high-90s.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
18 June 2025
Verb
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The Federal Reserve also kept its key rate unchanged this week, waiting to see how new tariffs will impact the economy.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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Indiana’s adjustment was to wait until those ballhandlers, particularly Gilgeous-Alexander, crossed the half-court line before springing their trap.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Attentive, Personalized Service From the moment guests arrive, attentive doormen and reception staff recognize them by name and go out of their way to anticipate and address their needs.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Trade tensions could worsen and tariffs could escalate, some analysts said, while noting the difficulty of anticipating exactly where the levies will land.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
25 June 2025
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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