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
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
The On LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper has been confirmed for an early March release as one of the most anticipated new running shoes of 2026.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
And with price hikes from tariffs expected to be done this year, economists anticipated inflation as a whole to ease off in 2026.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The anticipated third season of the Australian hit series Colin From Accounts has kicked off production in Australia, with the new and returning cast set.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
The On LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper has been confirmed for an early March release as one of the most anticipated new running shoes of 2026.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Now, American Fire, which was anticipated to begin construction as early as February, may be on the verge of fizzling.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
And with price hikes from tariffs expected to be done this year, economists anticipated inflation as a whole to ease off in 2026.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipated
Adjective
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Wait to plant it a week or two after the last expected frost date in your area to ensure warmer soil and a healthy plant.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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The expected demand boom brings up questions about generation priorities.—
Kelsey Brown,
San Antonio Express-News,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Just as mortgage rates fell below 6% at the end of February — a drop homebuyers awaited for four years — the war in Iran has pushed them back up again.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Dinner awaited at the Twine Loft.—
Gina DeCaprio Vercesi,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Both generally have a good feel for that, though Kiper and Jeremiah and everyone else never foresaw Shadeur Sanders slipping to the fifth round in last year’s draft.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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This can lead to surprise winners — nobody foresaw Uno-X’s Søren Wærenskjold taking victory last season.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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At Houston's Hobby Airport, 53% of officers called out on March 8, with 47% calling out the following day – resulting in nearly half of scheduled officers not reporting to work during the two-day stretch.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Silky moms tend to favor hospital births and are more open to formula feeding and scheduled vaccinations.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In November last year, Rheinmetall predicted its sales would quintuple over the next five years, boosted by robust demand for its weapons systems amid geopolitical tensions and the war in Ukraine.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The area will see peak temperatures Thursday and Friday with highs predicted to reach around 97 in Downtown Los Angeles, 95 in Long Beach, and 97 in Burbank.—
Andrea Klick,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Anticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipated. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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