as in expected
being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events
the anticipated date of delivery is July 14th
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1
as in awaited
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
I anticipate that we'll be seeing you for New Year's
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as in foresaw
to realize or know about beforehand
I anticipated this unhelpful response
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Recent Examples of anticipated
Eric Stephens, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
His ability to write about love, loss and identity resonated with an enormous audience, making Hollywood, Ending one of the most anticipated fiction releases of the year.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Tesla delivered around 358,000 vehicles in the first quarter , below the roughly 370,000 analysts polled by StreetAccount anticipated.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The anticipated jump for Byfield after a strong finish to the 2024-25 season didn’t arrive.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
His ability to write about love, loss and identity resonated with an enormous audience, making Hollywood, Ending one of the most anticipated fiction releases of the year.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Doncic’s agency first told ESPN of the news of the Slovenian star’s attempt to recover quicker, potentially joining the Lakers for games in the playoffs sooner than anticipated.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Tesla delivered around 358,000 vehicles in the first quarter , below the roughly 370,000 analysts polled by StreetAccount anticipated.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipated
Adjective
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In contrast, a proposal by Google in Franklin Township ultimately failed last fall after the company withdrew the plans before an expected City-County Council vote called by Michael-Paul Hart, who opposed that project.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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The label will be celebrated at the Dialled In 5th Birthday Festival on May 30, a one-day event spread across eight Dalston venues, drawing an expected 3,000 attendees alongside a lineup of international South Asian acts.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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Then pulled me down a hall and past three large locked doors where four guards awaited.—
Jeremy O. Harris,
Vanity Fair,
1 Apr. 2026
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Eagerly awaited in the city, the first Italian property from Corinthia has opted for classic hospitality, emphasising comfort and discretion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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He's even designed to take a fall without sustaining serious damage, so Imagineers foresaw the inevitable when releasing an animatronic out into the busy park environment.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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In 1685, Giovanni Borelli, the Italian physicist, foresaw a world where machines driven by pulleys could ape the actions of animals.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The next scheduled negotiating session is Thursday.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Commerce Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment about Lutnick's scheduled appearance.—
Emily Wilkins,Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Republican strategist Jim Merrill, a top New Hampshire adviser for Rubio's 2016 presidential bid, predicted that Iran would become a flashpoint in 2028 — just as the Iraq war was for Democrats in 2004 and 2008.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Republican strategist Jim Merrill, a top New Hampshire adviser for Rubio’s 2016 presidential bid, predicted that Iran would become a flashpoint in 2028 — just as the Iraq war was for Democrats in 2004 and 2008.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Anticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipated. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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