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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 in four facial plastic surgeons now anticipates GLP-1s will continue driving demand for both surgical and nonsurgical treatments.
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Mia Osmonbekov,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Siegel anticipates that the area will see a significant increase in residents within the next three to four years, with the project expected to reach substantial completion within five years.
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Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Encore doesn't typically fill all its available beds with its current specialty focus, but UAMS anticipates an average daily census -- a measure of the number of patients occupying hospital beds over a specific period -- of roughly 40 by the second year of the agreement, Barnes said.
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Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
24 June 2026
The downturn may also reflect jitters about immense investment in AI, the analysts added, especially as Wall Street anticipates a possible hike in interest rates later this year.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
The county faced a $35 million budget shortfall for the 2026-27 fiscal year and anticipates additional deficits for at least the next two years.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
The company anticipates adding inaugural locations in Louisiana, Kansas and Wisconsin by the end of 2027.
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James Powel,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
True investment success hinges on identifying this crucial gap between what the market anticipates and what a company delivers, emphasizing that price discipline is paramount, regardless of a business's inherent quality.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Blaskara Kopparty, a professor and chairman of the university’s computer information systems department, anticipates the program will grow.
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Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Mia Osmonbekov,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Siegel anticipates that the area will see a significant increase in residents within the next three to four years, with the project expected to reach substantial completion within five years.
—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Encore doesn't typically fill all its available beds with its current specialty focus, but UAMS anticipates an average daily census -- a measure of the number of patients occupying hospital beds over a specific period -- of roughly 40 by the second year of the agreement, Barnes said.
—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
24 June 2026
The downturn may also reflect jitters about immense investment in AI, the analysts added, especially as Wall Street anticipates a possible hike in interest rates later this year.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
The county faced a $35 million budget shortfall for the 2026-27 fiscal year and anticipates additional deficits for at least the next two years.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
The company anticipates adding inaugural locations in Louisiana, Kansas and Wisconsin by the end of 2027.
—
James Powel,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
True investment success hinges on identifying this crucial gap between what the market anticipates and what a company delivers, emphasizing that price discipline is paramount, regardless of a business's inherent quality.
—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Blaskara Kopparty, a professor and chairman of the university’s computer information systems department, anticipates the program will grow.
—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipates
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Notably, the analyst expects SLB to deliver margins of about 40% in the Digital business this year, with further expansion in the years ahead.
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Paul Dergarabedian, head of marketplace trends for Rentrak, expects that Hollywood is heading for its best summer since before the pandemic.
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Head coach Mike Vrabel foresees the Patriots making a move to add at the position coming out of minicamp.
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Analyst Wamsi Mohan foresees pricing power for the company to remain strong, as memory shortages due to high demand from the AI buildout linger.
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Only time will tell us what awaits human health care in 2276.
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Ayo, the mascot of Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, awaits the arrival of Senegal's Football Team players and winners of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) for of a reception at the Palais de la Republique in Dakar on January 20, 2026.
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For example, Jung said, if a crosswalk signal usually lasts 20 seconds, but SmartBlink predicts one pedestrian will take 34 seconds based on their first few strides, the system would automatically add 14 more seconds to the crossing signal.
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Investors should prioritize management alignment over earnings forecasts, as executive behavior often predicts future success.
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