1
as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
members of the sect are confidently awaiting the imminent end of the world
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2
as in to wait
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
crowds had been awaiting in the streets for hours
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Recent Examples of await
Ashley's $100,000 bond was revoked and she was placed in custody of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office while awaiting sentencing, NBC News reported.
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Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Plus, comfort foods await to satisfy every craving.
—AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
Another challenger awaits Friday night in Springfield Central and this is a game the whole state will be watching.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The cause of death has not been released, as investigators await the results of toxicology and other tests, KTLA reported.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Plus, comfort foods await to satisfy every craving.
—AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
Another challenger awaits Friday night in Springfield Central and this is a game the whole state will be watching.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The cause of death has not been released, as investigators await the results of toxicology and other tests, KTLA reported.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for await
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Shower and thunderstorm activity has increased over the past 24 hours, and environmental conditions are expected to become more favorable for development by Tuesday.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Screenings are already underway and the first residents are expected to move in at noon Tuesday.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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The city appears to be waiting to reckon with Mamdani as mayor, with the three other candidates likely to split the opposition vote.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Her thoughts immediately turned to her daughter, Denise, who was outside waiting for her.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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The owners anticipate the new Muskego location will open at the beginning of 2026, though an official date has not been set.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 50 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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