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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To be effective, tree guards should be buried about 1 to 4 inches in the soil and extend roughly 20 inches above the soil or the anticipated snow line.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
Fast forward 55 years, and the event has grown into the world’s largest and most anticipated road race, drawing professionals and novices alike to push their limits — and test running shoe innovations along the way.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
The organization is also calling on donations and volunteers to meet the anticipated demand from its 300 food pantries in 21 Indiana counties.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Premium deficiency reserves refers to a liability that an insurer may need to cover if future premiums are not enough to pay for anticipated claims and expenses.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
Fast forward 55 years, and the event has grown into the world’s largest and most anticipated road race, drawing professionals and novices alike to push their limits — and test running shoe innovations along the way.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
The organization is also calling on donations and volunteers to meet the anticipated demand from its 300 food pantries in 21 Indiana counties.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Premium deficiency reserves refers to a liability that an insurer may need to cover if future premiums are not enough to pay for anticipated claims and expenses.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anticipated
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“Anticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anticipated. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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