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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2
as in foresaw
to realize or know about beforehand
I anticipated this unhelpful response
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Recent Examples of anticipated
Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Acquiring Mason Miller from the Athletics at the trade deadline was a move made in part to offset the anticipated loss of Suarez this offseason.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The move positions Verge as the first manufacturer to deliver production motorcycles powered by solid-state batteries, a milestone long anticipated across the electric vehicle industry.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
These bags will be delivered to nearby food banks every day to help address the anticipated increase in demand during November.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Acquiring Mason Miller from the Athletics at the trade deadline was a move made in part to offset the anticipated loss of Suarez this offseason.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
Pushback anticipated over familiar ICE operation targeting Somalis The 2,000-agent surge isn’t the first instance in which federal immigration authorities have targeted the Twin Cities.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The move positions Verge as the first manufacturer to deliver production motorcycles powered by solid-state batteries, a milestone long anticipated across the electric vehicle industry.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipated
Adjective
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If the labor market is improving and the Supreme Court delivers the expected tariff refunds, the Fed would have almost no justification for adding further stimulus to the economy via a new round of cheaper money.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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This slider is currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter, where it's heavily discounted from its expected MSRP.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Nearly 500 defendants awaited trials or sentencing in 2025.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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Last week, Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro was on stage in front of his supporters, waving his hands and dancing, seemingly oblivious to the danger that awaited him.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
6 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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The scheduled follow-up inspection has not yet occurred.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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One report suggested that a massage therapist had shown up at the couple’s home for a pre-scheduled appointment but got no answer at the door and contacted their daughter, who went inside the home and found Rob Reiner slain.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Who is predicted to win the Eagles-49ers?—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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In the ensuing decade, Wedding would follow a path few could have predicted.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Anticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipated. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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