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
Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Despite the many anticipated changes to business and society in the years to come, accounting is projected to add over 130,000 new jobs annually through 2033.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
While Americans' salaries are projected to grow at a steady pace in 2026, following years of volatile market adjustments, some changes to their compensation are anticipated next year.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The anticipated bout was a barn-burner from the get-go, as the Golden Eagles made a statement on their opening drive.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Despite the many anticipated changes to business and society in the years to come, accounting is projected to add over 130,000 new jobs annually through 2033.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
Donner already anticipated challenges heading into the year amid inflated operating costs and weaker crop prices.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
While Americans' salaries are projected to grow at a steady pace in 2026, following years of volatile market adjustments, some changes to their compensation are anticipated next year.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipated
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Nikolas Kokovlis | Nurphoto | Getty Images Online lender Klarna priced its IPO at $40 per share on Tuesday, above its expected range, in a deal that values the Swedish company at about $15 billion.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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However, economists caution, the better-than-expected reading could be a sign of a slowing economy and that shrinking businesses’ margins could foretell higher prices for consumers in the near future.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Royals awaited the results as Witt was still dealing with some discomfort.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Those debts, per the outlet, included employees missing a recent paycheck, while freelancers and vendors awaited unpaid funds.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Nobody outside of the player’s inner circle foresaw this outcome.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These situations feel a little less curated and stiff than a pre-scheduled appearance at a pop-up merch experience or hyper-secured CD signing.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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The scheduled follow-up inspection has not yet occurred.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Sep. 2025
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Tom Chittum, a former ATF Associate Deputy Director had predicted the single shot fired at Kirk indicated a bolt action rifle was used.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Primordial black holes, meanwhile, are theorized to be much more diminutive than even stellar mass black holes, with masses predicted to be anywhere from that of giant planets down to average-sized asteroids.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Anticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipated. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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