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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This might sound basic, but nothing can derail a park visit faster than finally arriving only to find an anticipated attraction or road is closed.
—Peyton Roberts, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
The anticipated battery percentage at the final destination went up, not down, during four drives that were longer than an hour, regardless of speed.
—Adam L. Neal, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Last year, the city was bracing for possible shortfalls based on an anticipated drop in property tax revenues, Bill Brown, chair of the city’s Budget Advisory Board, told the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Gilman’s letter explained that the decision was based on the anticipated expiration of the agency’s operating permit, as well as the loss of state funding necessary to avoid an increase in tipping fees.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
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Peyton Roberts, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
The anticipated battery percentage at the final destination went up, not down, during four drives that were longer than an hour, regardless of speed.
—Adam L. Neal, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Last year, the city was bracing for possible shortfalls based on an anticipated drop in property tax revenues, Bill Brown, chair of the city’s Budget Advisory Board, told the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Gilman’s letter explained that the decision was based on the anticipated expiration of the agency’s operating permit, as well as the loss of state funding necessary to avoid an increase in tipping fees.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 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 20 Mar. 2026.
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