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
Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Perry's tour schedule overlapped with the highly anticipated – and controversially luxe – wedding between Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sánchez.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Michael McGough and, Sacramento Bee, 24 Mar. 2025
Work is expected to start within months, and anticipated to be completed by early 2027.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Mata said the planned march was canceled out of an abundance of caution with the anticipated presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Perry's tour schedule overlapped with the highly anticipated – and controversially luxe – wedding between Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sánchez.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Verb
For months, it was anticipated that the A’s would play on artificial turf at Sutter Health Park rather than real grass.
—Michael McGough and, Sacramento Bee, 24 Mar. 2025
Work is expected to start within months, and anticipated to be completed by early 2027.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipated
Verb
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Talks are expected to progress in the coming weeks.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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He’s expected to answer the charges in court at the end of May.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The seven-figure prize that awaited her left her stunned, Illinois Lottery officials say.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps the only exception was the coffee shop, where tables were often full by mid-morning as guests awaited their caffeine fix.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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If Medicaid funding to provide individuals with services in their own homes and communities is cut, more people will be placed in institutional settings, Seitz predicted.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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Mostly cloudy skies are predicted on Saturday, with a high of 79 and gusts up to 24 mph, according to the NWS.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Anticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipated. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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