1
as in expecting
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 foreseeing
to realize or know about beforehand
I anticipated this unhelpful response
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Recent Examples of anticipating
Following the report, several analysts cut their price targets on the stock anticipating limited returns or declines moving forward.
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Itzel Franco, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Jamaica will also likely see the strongest winds, with forecasts anticipating gusts between 80 and 100 mph that could batter the island from Thursday through Tuesday.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The governor is anticipating a successful appeal to the state Supreme Court.
—John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2025
Guests who board Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Star of the Seas, are probably anticipating thrilling slides, Broadway-level shows, and delicious cocktails from more than 20 different on-board bars.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
The approach marks a shift toward anticipating cancer’s next move rather than reacting to it.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2025
Colors Captivate Mills are anticipating color to drive trends in S/S ’27.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
In 2009 the firm introduced the Eco label, anticipating consumers’ demand for sustainable eyewear.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Many attendees waited anxiously beforehand, anticipating bad news about the garden’s future.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Itzel Franco, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Jamaica will also likely see the strongest winds, with forecasts anticipating gusts between 80 and 100 mph that could batter the island from Thursday through Tuesday.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The governor is anticipating a successful appeal to the state Supreme Court.
—John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2025
Guests who board Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Star of the Seas, are probably anticipating thrilling slides, Broadway-level shows, and delicious cocktails from more than 20 different on-board bars.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
The approach marks a shift toward anticipating cancer’s next move rather than reacting to it.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2025
Colors Captivate Mills are anticipating color to drive trends in S/S ’27.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
In 2009 the firm introduced the Eco label, anticipating consumers’ demand for sustainable eyewear.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Many attendees waited anxiously beforehand, anticipating bad news about the garden’s future.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipating
Verb
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Three states are expecting significant waves, high winds, and heavy precipitation later this week as an atmospheric river pummels the Pacific Northwest.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Coke is expecting comparable earnings per share to rise 3% and organic revenue to increase 5% to 6%.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Eagles were not eager to bring him back this season, potentially foreseeing a contract issue and apparently believing his production was replaceable.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Thirteen members of the FOMC predicted 1 or 2 more rate cuts with only 4 members foreseeing no rate change.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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CharlotteFive reached out to Aura Rooftop for comment Tuesday and was awaiting a response.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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Her son Paul had been awaiting trial at the time of his murder after pleading not guilty to three felony counts of boating under the influence following the death of 19-year-old Mallory Beach.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And analysts are predicting prices will go even lower.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Animal models, on the other hand, are more biologically complete but expensive, slow to yield results, and not always reliable for predicting human outcomes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Anticipating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipating. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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