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
Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
Since acquiring the property, the family has been working to renovate the quarry to get ready for the anticipated opening around Memorial Day.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Giannini was upbeat about the trajectory of the brand and anticipated further expansion in 2027.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
There are several anticipated moments and character introductions to come in the third season.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
Since acquiring the property, the family has been working to renovate the quarry to get ready for the anticipated opening around Memorial Day.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Ahead of the Houthi video’s release, Sand told Sourcing Journal that Xeneta still anticipated a larger Red Sea shipping return in 2026.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Giannini was upbeat about the trajectory of the brand and anticipated further expansion in 2027.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipated
Adjective
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That gap between strategy and readiness plays into expected outcomes.—
Jennifer Belissent,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Begin planting seeds indoors six to eight weeks before the last expected frost in your area.—
Kerry Michaels,
The Spruce,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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By the time Montgomery woke up Sunday, a string of one-star Google reviews awaited Red Bench Pizza — oddly, seemingly generated by a single user.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Yamagami awaited trial at the Osaka Detention House.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Those with clout in various spheres coalesced into one clubby circle, and fell prey to a groupthink that foresaw riches for everyone, without consequences.—
Evan Hughes,
The Atlantic,
20 Oct. 2025
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As for the rest of our readers’ predictions, 20% foresaw the grand prize going to freestyler Chris Turner, while 14% threw their support behind Jourdan Blue‘s velvety voice and even velvetier hair.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This game came one day after his fiancee, Carolina Matovac, announced on Instagram that yesterday was the scheduled due date for the couple’s first child.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Investigators and court records have raised concerns about childcare providers that refused inspections, failed to respond to scheduled visits, and reported enrollment numbers that did not align with reality.—
Jennifer Nassour,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While screenshots of theaters with unsold seats have been circulating on social media, tracking service NRG has predicted a launch in the $5 million range — which would be enormously successful for a documentary.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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Scientists predicted its arrival in mid-January, and in anticipation of the storm, more than 20 state governors issued emergency declarations.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Anticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipated. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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