1
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
If an investor is wildly bullish on an asset, anticipates a large, sharp upward price movement in the near term, and seeks substantial capital gains, a buy-write or covered call may be a profitable strategy.
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
While traditional customer personas are static profiles based on demographic data and past behavior, predictive AI anticipates future actions.
—Dr. Bin Tang, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The Knot anticipates a $160 million estimated bump in wedding gifting from guests and a $300 million estimated bump for local non-wedding tourism, such as retail and restaurants.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2025
Patmos anticipates spending more than $1 billion on the building.
—Pj Green
september 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
However, the Union anticipates that the closures could result in hundreds of job losses.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
November made a lasting impression on the troupe and him as well, Cerrudo said, and the group anticipates working with him again.
—Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Within 24 hours, Wroe anticipates that ocean conditions will return to normal—Tuesday night for Hilo.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The Idaho clinic also anticipates state lawmakers to pursue plans to oust Planned Parenthood as a covered provider under Medicaid.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025
Michael Khouw, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
While traditional customer personas are static profiles based on demographic data and past behavior, predictive AI anticipates future actions.
—Dr. Bin Tang, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The Knot anticipates a $160 million estimated bump in wedding gifting from guests and a $300 million estimated bump for local non-wedding tourism, such as retail and restaurants.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2025
Patmos anticipates spending more than $1 billion on the building.
—Pj Green
september 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
However, the Union anticipates that the closures could result in hundreds of job losses.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
November made a lasting impression on the troupe and him as well, Cerrudo said, and the group anticipates working with him again.
—Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Within 24 hours, Wroe anticipates that ocean conditions will return to normal—Tuesday night for Hilo.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The Idaho clinic also anticipates state lawmakers to pursue plans to oust Planned Parenthood as a covered provider under Medicaid.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipates
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California Resources expects to be a major participant in the 2,000 new annual permits and have their own staff ready to go, said Leon.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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California expects to bring in more than $700 million in tax revenue from marijuana this year alone.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Savills points to ongoing interest for these types of hotels and foresees a nearly 53% increase in Europe alone by 2028.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Odum foresees big crowds returning to Evans Stadium if the Trojans keep winning.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2025
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And as Brown’s book races toward its elaborate climax, his (and Langdon’s) breathless effusions about the neuro-technological progress that awaits us sound jarringly out of sync with the anxious, doomy present.—
Book Marks
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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As Warren tries to build on his promising debut, a stouter opponent likely awaits.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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By the mid-2030s, the UN predicts that the number of individuals aged 80 and older will outnumber infants.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Child Tax Credit For 2026, Bloomberg predicts the amount of the child tax credit will be $2,200.—
KELLY PHILLIPS ERB,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Anticipates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipates. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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