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as in expects
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 foresees
to realize or know about beforehand
I anticipated this unhelpful response
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Recent Examples of anticipates
One scenario nobody anticipates is a knock on the door from a Florida Department of Children and Families adult protection investigator.
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
NetJets anticipates up to 775 flights to the Augusta area during the peak period this year, underscoring the widespread appeal of the iconic golf championship.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Around this point, NASA anticipates the crew will break the Apollo 13 crew’s record for the furthest distance any human has traveled from Earth.
—Mathew Schumer, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
As of Tuesday, the city anticipates final plans will go back to Johnson County by fall 2026 and the city will approve construction contracts in spring 2027.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Tekin anticipates brands will look to winterize their fabrics through materials that evoke a soft wool-like or warm touch sensation, while remaining suitable for everyday denim wear.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
The airport now anticipates that about a quarter of arriving flights could be delayed by at least 30 minutes.
—David Shepardson, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
As Spring springs into Summer, Hollywood hotly anticipates its biggest season when schools are closed and every day can be a See a Movie in a Theater day.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
At this pace, the company anticipates generating enough cash within five to six years to cover its entire market capitalization.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
NetJets anticipates up to 775 flights to the Augusta area during the peak period this year, underscoring the widespread appeal of the iconic golf championship.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Around this point, NASA anticipates the crew will break the Apollo 13 crew’s record for the furthest distance any human has traveled from Earth.
—Mathew Schumer, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
As of Tuesday, the city anticipates final plans will go back to Johnson County by fall 2026 and the city will approve construction contracts in spring 2027.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Tekin anticipates brands will look to winterize their fabrics through materials that evoke a soft wool-like or warm touch sensation, while remaining suitable for everyday denim wear.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
The airport now anticipates that about a quarter of arriving flights could be delayed by at least 30 minutes.
—David Shepardson, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
As Spring springs into Summer, Hollywood hotly anticipates its biggest season when schools are closed and every day can be a See a Movie in a Theater day.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
At this pace, the company anticipates generating enough cash within five to six years to cover its entire market capitalization.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipates
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Overall, the archdiocese expects over 1,000 new members to join the church this year—a 52% increase from a year ago.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The banner, more reminiscent of the way leaders are plastered on government buildings in a dictatorship like North Korea, is just the type of gesture the president expects.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Apr. 2026
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Weeks after slashing his staff by 40%, Jack Dorsey, CEO of payments company Block, foresees middle management’s complete extinction.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Under that scenario, Mahdavi foresees gas prices jumping to $5 or $6 a gallon.—
Rachel Swan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Actually landing on the Moon awaits much more work.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Since then, May’s team has gone 35-3, winning the Big Ten regular season title comfortably and then cruising into the Final Four where a matchup against Arizona awaits on Saturday night.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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With no apparent end to the Iran war in sight, GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan predicts a gallon of gas will keep rising.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, Oklahoma should have a break from severe weather, then on Friday, the National Weather Service predicts that severe thunderstorms are possible across mostly northern Oklahoma.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
31 Mar. 2026
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