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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Synonyms

• expected
• scheduled

Examples of anticipated in a Sentence

the anticipated date of delivery is July 14th

Recent Examples on the Web

This week, Luke Combs is feeling wistful, Leon Thomas is feeling vindictive, and of course, the most anticipated pop release of the entire year is finally upon us. —Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025

The anticipated transitional season? —Phil Hay, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025

McGowan noted an anticipated rise in cyberattacks next year would put even more pressure on cybersecurity teams, emphasizing the importance of regularly reviewing support systems and training to strengthen skills and resilience. —Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025

Eleven larger baggage carousels were installed to accommodate the current and anticipated number of passengers. —Lulu Jaeckel, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anticipated

• abbreviated
• accelerated
• accentuated
• accommodated
• acculturated
• accumulated
• acidulated
• adjudicated
• administrated
• adulterated
• affiliated
• agglomerated