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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After filming the anticipated reunion, a snippet of an exchange among Ciara Miller, Westling Wilson and Amanda Batula was shared on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
The Walmart stores stock frontlist bestsellers (and anticipated bestsellers) exclusively, but the chain bookstores also prioritize frontlist titles, and due to their size and market penetration, orders from just a few retailers can make or break a publisher’s advance sales.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
The board voted 6-0 during a special meeting on Wednesday to enter into contract negotiations with Jacobson, with an anticipated start date of July 1.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Breadon said the city broke ground last year on two new community centers in the North End and Dorchester, at an anticipated cost of $110 million and $65 million, respectively.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
The Walmart stores stock frontlist bestsellers (and anticipated bestsellers) exclusively, but the chain bookstores also prioritize frontlist titles, and due to their size and market penetration, orders from just a few retailers can make or break a publisher’s advance sales.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
The board voted 6-0 during a special meeting on Wednesday to enter into contract negotiations with Jacobson, with an anticipated start date of July 1.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Breadon said the city broke ground last year on two new community centers in the North End and Dorchester, at an anticipated cost of $110 million and $65 million, respectively.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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 1 May. 2026.
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