as in watchful
having or showing signs of eagerly awaiting something
couldn't control his anticipatory excitement on Christmas morning
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Recent Examples of anticipatory
There’s a lot of anticipatory concern in these areas.
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025
But Greenland said that prices could rise sooner, because anticipatory responses to tariffs have been documented.
—Evan Moore and, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025
Green takes care with set-up and establishes good anticipatory dread, but doesn’t leave enough time to deliver on the horror.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
In addition, anticipatory planning of public health needs is key as global warming intensifies weather events like wildfires and hurricanes, which threaten access to hospitals and strain limited resources.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anticipatory
Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025
But Greenland said that prices could rise sooner, because anticipatory responses to tariffs have been documented.
—Evan Moore and, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025
Green takes care with set-up and establishes good anticipatory dread, but doesn’t leave enough time to deliver on the horror.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
In addition, anticipatory planning of public health needs is key as global warming intensifies weather events like wildfires and hurricanes, which threaten access to hospitals and strain limited resources.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anticipatory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipatory
Adjective
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Rand and Egwene forge their own path under Moiraine's watchful eye.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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For now, the babies are being kept out of public view in the zoo’s Reptile and Amphibian House, under the watchful eye of the animal care team.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Breastfeeding Happy Hour support group: Hosted by the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County for expectant and new moms.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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So the excited couple began making all the usual plans of expectant parents.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In addition, stubbornly high interest rates are prompting institutional investors to offload their holdings in these prime spaces, while luxury companies are eager to take advantage of once-in-a-generation opportunities, and lock in properties for the long term.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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And Trump has been eager to expand the tech industry’s US footprint and cement America as a leader in artificial intelligence.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Whitmer's response to the meeting wasn't as enthusiastic.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
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Prince William's enthusiastic soccer celebration with Prince George went viral on social media as the pair experienced joy at their favorite team taking the lead followed by a heart breaking final score.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Friday, a government report showed that the U.S. labor market held up better than expected in March despite the federal government’s layoffs, the crackdown on immigrants, and surveys showing that consumers and businesses are increasingly anxious about the economy.—
Josh Fellman,
Quartz,
4 Apr. 2025
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Not that Wendlinger is anxious for her time with the Mustangs to end.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Anticipatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipatory. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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