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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
The company anticipates funding the Silicon Labs deal with cash on hand, and debt financing yet to be arranged.
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Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
The pharmaceutical giant anticipates its 2026 revenue will come in between $80 billion and $83 billion.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Chiang anticipates the designs will become more precise over time.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
When the new farmers market is ready to go, staff anticipates that Overland Park Drive will be closed during the market along with a section of Marty Street during Saturdays to allow for additional vendors to locate in the street, according to the staff report.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026
The company anticipates incurring severance costs of about $600 million to $800 million, in addition to $500 million to $700 million in other one-time costs.
—CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Google has used its imaging tools on devices, and Klivan anticipates UT’s research will help in the development of devices across Texas.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
The search and discovery platform anticipates related pretax charges of $35 million to $45 million, according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
—Annie Bang, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
As the National Weather Service in Louisville anticipates the impact of a major winter storm, the agency is predicting dangerous — or even impossible — driving conditions.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
The pharmaceutical giant anticipates its 2026 revenue will come in between $80 billion and $83 billion.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Chiang anticipates the designs will become more precise over time.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
When the new farmers market is ready to go, staff anticipates that Overland Park Drive will be closed during the market along with a section of Marty Street during Saturdays to allow for additional vendors to locate in the street, according to the staff report.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026
The company anticipates incurring severance costs of about $600 million to $800 million, in addition to $500 million to $700 million in other one-time costs.
—CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Google has used its imaging tools on devices, and Klivan anticipates UT’s research will help in the development of devices across Texas.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
The search and discovery platform anticipates related pretax charges of $35 million to $45 million, according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
—Annie Bang, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
As the National Weather Service in Louisville anticipates the impact of a major winter storm, the agency is predicting dangerous — or even impossible — driving conditions.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipates
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Soon, Liebreich expects to part with four more workers – including another cook – from El Salvador, whose TPS will expire in coming months.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Now, with five months to go and Mahan adding to the field, McCuan expects the number of candidates to shrink again.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, Spiber’s plan foresees replacing a large amount of edible sugar with waste by 2026.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Market pricing now foresees fewer than two full quarter-point rate cuts in the cards for 2026, down from three in November.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Dolphins have not yet named Duggan or anyone else as defensive coordinator while Anthony Weaver, the defensive coordinator the past two seasons in Miami, awaits word from the Arizona Cardinals for their head coaching vacancy.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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In many ways, however, these games are also a preview of what awaits Detroit in the season’s final stretch, as the Red Wings look to snap a nine-year playoff drought.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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If this trend continues, one geneticist predicts that humans could someday live as long as 150 years, based on growing research in biological aging and rejuvenation.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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And research firm Gartner published a report this week that predicts 50% of companies that cut customer service staff due to AI will rehire workers to perform similar tasks, but under different titles, by 2027.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Anticipates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipates. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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