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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2
as in foreseeing
to realize or know about beforehand
I anticipated this unhelpful response
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Recent Examples of anticipating
Ever since Prince Harry and King Charles reunited for the first time in years in September 2025, people have been eagerly anticipating their next meeting.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 May 2026
That distinction reflects Toquero’s broader ethos, which centers on anticipating what’s next and creating spaces with a strong sense of soul.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 May 2026
At a minimum, this involves anticipating and addressing the risks of human-wildlife conflicts that bear upon human safety and livelihoods well before any animals are rewilded.
—Paige Stein, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
While Brighton paused momentarily, anticipating a whistle, Murphy got back to his feet and crossed for Osula to head unchallenged into a free net.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Investors are anticipating updates on long-term targets and details on the two new (but yet to be named) hyperscaler deals that Corning announced last week.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 4 May 2026
With more than 20 years since the original release, many fans are eagerly anticipating the latest launch.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 2 May 2026
Jackson Overstreet, the public information officer the Kansas City Aviation Department, said that the city is anticipating that June and July will rank as the busiest time in the history of the airport.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
All of it is encrypted, and some of it could be stored by actors anticipating that current encryption methods may become less effective over time.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 May 2026
That distinction reflects Toquero’s broader ethos, which centers on anticipating what’s next and creating spaces with a strong sense of soul.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 May 2026
At a minimum, this involves anticipating and addressing the risks of human-wildlife conflicts that bear upon human safety and livelihoods well before any animals are rewilded.
—Paige Stein, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
While Brighton paused momentarily, anticipating a whistle, Murphy got back to his feet and crossed for Osula to head unchallenged into a free net.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Investors are anticipating updates on long-term targets and details on the two new (but yet to be named) hyperscaler deals that Corning announced last week.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 4 May 2026
With more than 20 years since the original release, many fans are eagerly anticipating the latest launch.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 2 May 2026
Jackson Overstreet, the public information officer the Kansas City Aviation Department, said that the city is anticipating that June and July will rank as the busiest time in the history of the airport.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
All of it is encrypted, and some of it could be stored by actors anticipating that current encryption methods may become less effective over time.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipating
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Apparently expecting a bunt, the Orioles had a rotation play on, which meant shortstop Gunnar Henderson was out of position for what could have been a double-play grounder by Zack Gelof.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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The crypto industry is expecting a committee vote with bipartisan support before May 21.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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The survey is an indicator of companies foreseeing good conditions minus those feeling pessimistic.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Still, many business heads are upbeat, foreseeing a sense of continuity and a measure of economic reassurance and certainty ahead.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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Three more defendants are awaiting extradition to San Diego.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, is awaiting sentencing.—
Tim Sullivan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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This knowledge is critical for monitoring and predicting how our ocean-climate system is shifting, affecting both people and ecosystems in our changing world.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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Twenty years ago, during my first year as a geoscience undergraduate, a lecturer told me that predicting when and where the next major eruption would take place was a pipe dream — the implication being that volcanoes are far too idiosyncratic and mercurial to have much in common with one another.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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“Anticipating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipating. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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