as in watchful
having or showing signs of eagerly awaiting something
couldn't control his anticipatory excitement on Christmas morning
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Recent Examples of anticipatory
An international study revealed that trees, particularly older ones, display a coordinated, anticipatory response to solar eclipses—signaling to each other with bioelectrical pulses in a manner likened to J.R.R. Tolkien's sentient Ents from his classic The Lord of the Rings series.
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Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
With rapid changes ahead, companies that master this anticipatory adaptation will not only survive but thrive.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Cramer stressed that the anticipatory nature of the market extends beyond the Fed.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 17 June 2025
This quiet yet powerful integration of AI agents into healthcare workflows signals a shift from reactive care models to intelligent, anticipatory systems that are better aligned with the needs of modern healthcare.
—Rajiv Kumaresan, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
With rapid changes ahead, companies that master this anticipatory adaptation will not only survive but thrive.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Cramer stressed that the anticipatory nature of the market extends beyond the Fed.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 17 June 2025
This quiet yet powerful integration of AI agents into healthcare workflows signals a shift from reactive care models to intelligent, anticipatory systems that are better aligned with the needs of modern healthcare.
—Rajiv Kumaresan, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipatory
Adjective
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Rashford took part in a workout with his new team-mates under Flick’s watchful eye.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Passengers can cap off their unforgettable experiences with an Antarctic rite of passage: a polar plunge under the watchful eyes of the Expedition Experts, who will welcome them back onboard the ship with towels, hot drinks, and a spa.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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At the time, the expectant mom also shared footage of the reveal in an Instagram post of her own.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Breastfeeding Happy Hour support group: Hosted by the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County for expectant and new moms.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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Florida Republicans are enthusiastic about Alligator Alcatraz.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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While the race will be held at the Naval Base Coronado, the city is enthusiastic to host a Nascar weekend.—
Joseph Wolkin,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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The historic Civil War fort opens its rooms, galleries, and grounds to visitors eager to learn about life as a Union soldier.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
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The tournament drew crowds from across Gauteng, eager to witness high-intensity action from top teams battling for the R500,000 winner-takes-all prize.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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With Iran and its proxies diminished and Gulf states anxious to diversify their economies, any prospect for broader peace and normalization runs through Riyadh.—
Edward Felsenthal,
Time,
23 July 2025
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This is their first major sit-down interview together, and both are a bit anxious.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
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“Anticipatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipatory. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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