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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Duffy, as well as Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Fox Sports CEO Eric Shanks, whose network airs IndyCar races, also weighed in with statements praising the anticipated event.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
However, due to technical problems, the spacecraft carrying Ham reached an altitude of 157 miles and a speed of 5,857 mph and landed 422 miles downrange rather than the anticipated 290 miles.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
The anticipated move would end a string of three consecutive quarter-point rate cuts, aligning with a cautious approach outlined by Powell last month, before reports of the investigation into his conduct.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
The highly anticipated upcoming drama The Madison, set to premiere in March, is the latest show from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
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Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
However, due to technical problems, the spacecraft carrying Ham reached an altitude of 157 miles and a speed of 5,857 mph and landed 422 miles downrange rather than the anticipated 290 miles.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
The anticipated move would end a string of three consecutive quarter-point rate cuts, aligning with a cautious approach outlined by Powell last month, before reports of the investigation into his conduct.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
The highly anticipated upcoming drama The Madison, set to premiere in March, is the latest show from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Anticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anticipated. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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