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
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Photos of Laura Dern, Marissa Long and Chris Messina have been snapped near the iconic Cannes’ steps, offering eager viewers a first look at the anticipated fourth season.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
The Heart is a Lonely Hunter was hotly anticipated, despite—or because of—its strangeness.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
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Adjective
The change is part of a much anticipated shakeup to the show, the longest running newsmagazine on television.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Photos of Laura Dern, Marissa Long and Chris Messina have been snapped near the iconic Cannes’ steps, offering eager viewers a first look at the anticipated fourth season.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Verb
Above normal temperatures are anticipated with a slight chance for excessive heat.
—Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
The Heart is a Lonely Hunter was hotly anticipated, despite—or because of—its strangeness.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipated
Adjective
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The expected arrival of El Niño in the next few months could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, just a year after the last one's conclusion, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned this week.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Idaho lawmakers took aim at Medicaid programs this year in an attempt to address an expected budget deficit.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Before the announcement, only select users had access to limited versions as the automaker awaited regulatory approval.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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What awaited me at the very hip, eco-conscious 1 Hotel Nashville was not merely a parade of trendy cocktails atop a gleaming rooftop.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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In 2016, Henry foresaw Alan Thicke having health issues months before Thicke died.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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In 1685, Giovanni Borelli, the Italian physicist, foresaw a world where machines driven by pulleys could ape the actions of animals.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Many parents like him have lives that revolve around highly scheduled and organized kids’ activities.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
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As of Friday, though, only a few of the nine scheduled acts remain on the roster, including Flo Rida, Vanilla Ice and Fab Morvan, half of 1980s pop duo Milli Vanilli alongside the late Rob Pilatus.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2026
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Some early polls predicted a possible dual Republican matchup, panicking Democrats worried about losing the governor’s mansion for the first time in two decades and reigniting an effort to reform the primary system.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Of the 180,000 barrels per day of gasoline demand that evaporated from the Chinese market, 70% won’t come back – ever, JPMorgan predicted.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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“Anticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipated. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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