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
Investors, anticipating better returns, will often dump their bonds and wait to buy new ones at higher yields).
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Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Boxing fans are eagerly anticipating a major junior middleweight clash this Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Anthony Properties plans a commercial component to the project, tentatively anticipating a pair of 6,500-square-foot buildings facing Broad Street.
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Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
While no guest list is confirmed, fans are eagerly anticipating the personal and star-studded format.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
Earlier in the day, Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said there was no progress in contract talks with Tuch, and was anticipating the player to hit the free-agent market once the NHL’s signing period opened next week.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Independents are on the fence between Democrats and Republicans, with 15% expecting a positive impact and 47% anticipating negative consequences.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
In Spring 2024, Hollywood headed into the IATSE negotiations anticipating another potential work stoppage.
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Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
There was the irony of starting with a tune anticipating the end, and literally just before the start of summer.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Boxing fans are eagerly anticipating a major junior middleweight clash this Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Anthony Properties plans a commercial component to the project, tentatively anticipating a pair of 6,500-square-foot buildings facing Broad Street.
—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
While no guest list is confirmed, fans are eagerly anticipating the personal and star-studded format.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
Earlier in the day, Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said there was no progress in contract talks with Tuch, and was anticipating the player to hit the free-agent market once the NHL’s signing period opened next week.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Independents are on the fence between Democrats and Republicans, with 15% expecting a positive impact and 47% anticipating negative consequences.
—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
In Spring 2024, Hollywood headed into the IATSE negotiations anticipating another potential work stoppage.
—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
There was the irony of starting with a tune anticipating the end, and literally just before the start of summer.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipating
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Organizers had been expecting a cozy little affair, but were astonished when more than 1,300 people from around the world signed up to participate.
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With Republicans Hilton and Bianco combining to capture only 35% of the vote statewide in the primary, Luna and Adams are expecting Becerra to be ushered in easily.
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Perhaps foreseeing such a contentious contest, Pelosi's daughter Christine Pelosi, a longtime party organizer and attorney, opted to run for California state Senate in 2028 following her mother's retirement announcement.
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Arsenal anticipated potential managerial changes at rival clubs, foreseeing the departure of Jurgen Klopp from Liverpool, among others.
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The Alameda County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy report is awaiting test results after extra testing was requested by Martin’s family.
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Immigration attorneys are awaiting guidance following the court's decision, but many understand the current TPS designation for Haitians is set to end July 1.
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In some cases, like in Elk River, local utility companies are predicting positive impacts on utility rates thanks to data centers paying larger bills for services.
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Investors have spent years predicting the demise of expensive technology stocks, housing markets, government bonds, currencies, and entire industries.
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“Anticipating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipating. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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