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
Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
There’s some anticipated relief ahead, however, that could change the equation further.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
That unfurled into the most fundamental reason the wide world of sports will be descending on Kansas City this June and July, with 650,000-plus visitors anticipated even before the base camp announcements.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The highly anticipated matchup drew a season-high 6,108 crowd to Crisler Center a few hours before the Super Bowl.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
There’s some anticipated relief ahead, however, that could change the equation further.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
His performances were among the most highly anticipated of the Winter Games, and his stunning loss was the highest profile story of the television coverage.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
That unfurled into the most fundamental reason the wide world of sports will be descending on Kansas City this June and July, with 650,000-plus visitors anticipated even before the base camp announcements.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipated
Adjective
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Despite the lower expected future tax rate of 24%, the conversion would have yielded $2,000 more, Vanguard said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The league said her expected timeline for recovery is four to six months, which could run into the start of the Minnesota Lynx’s season.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There are veterans like Delroy Lindo and Amy Madigan, who have long-awaited for recognitions throughout their careers.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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Under a decadent caviar beurre blanc, a bounty of scallops awaited.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 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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After flying to California for Garcia’s memorial service, Weir quickly resumed his scheduled tour with RatDog.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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Saturday morning, when the last scheduled passenger train goes through, according to NCTD.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
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If extreme weather is predicted, place three or four sturdy stakes around the shrub and wrap around them and across the top with large pieces of burlap.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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The ‘inquiry’ that rattled CBS Colbert predicted something like this would happen.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Anticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipated. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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