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
Jessica Scott, an exercise physiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, worked on early prototypes for NASA, anticipating that astronauts would be vulnerable to rapid muscle atrophy without physical exertion.
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Katia Riddle, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Providers are anticipating improved pay and a July deadline when most low-income families will stop paying fees.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Traders have dialed back expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates this year, with markets now anticipating the central bank will hold rates steady in the coming months.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
When The Testaments premieres April 8, the cast will be eagerly anticipating news of a second-season renewal.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
The mindset is unbalanced, with too many players thinking about attacking play rather than anticipating danger.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
And that crowd rose in unison for almost every one of Knueppel’s 3-point attempts in the second half, anticipating a splashdown.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
The clip shows a man pulling back worn carpet in a Victorian house, anticipating intricate antique flooring.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The discussion comes with markets anticipating the central bank will be on hold regarding interest rates through the end of the year.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Katia Riddle, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Providers are anticipating improved pay and a July deadline when most low-income families will stop paying fees.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Traders have dialed back expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates this year, with markets now anticipating the central bank will hold rates steady in the coming months.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
When The Testaments premieres April 8, the cast will be eagerly anticipating news of a second-season renewal.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
The mindset is unbalanced, with too many players thinking about attacking play rather than anticipating danger.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
And that crowd rose in unison for almost every one of Knueppel’s 3-point attempts in the second half, anticipating a splashdown.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
The clip shows a man pulling back worn carpet in a Victorian house, anticipating intricate antique flooring.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The discussion comes with markets anticipating the central bank will be on hold regarding interest rates through the end of the year.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipating
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Even so, this was not the day anyone was expecting of McIlroy.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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But Justin Watson is expecting big savings from his Chinese car.—
Seth Doane,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 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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Some of the malpractice cases awaiting resolution were near settlement or scheduled to go to trial when the hold began.—
Peter Elkind,
ProPublica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Each day, 16 to 17 people die awaiting transplants that never happen.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On Polymarket, three accounts earned $600,000 by correctly predicting the exact time of the Iranian ceasefire.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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As the 2026 hurricane season approaches, forecasters are predicting a quieter Atlantic with fewer storms.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Anticipating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipating. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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