1
as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
members of the sect are confidently awaiting the imminent end of the world
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as in to wait
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
crowds had been awaiting in the streets for hours
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Recent Examples of await
Officials explained that out-of-service vehicles are often parked for days or weeks while awaiting equipment installation.
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Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
On election night, Hilton and Becerra are scheduled to await election returns in Los Angeles and Huntington Beach, respectively.
—Andrew Graham
june 1, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
All of it unfolded with Drew Rasmussen ready to take the mound and Angels leadoff hitter Zach Neto standing in the batter’s box awaiting the first pitch.
—Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
By contrast, the challenge awaiting Slot’s successor seems far more complicated than anyone would have imagined after last summer’s overhaul.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 31 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
On election night, Hilton and Becerra are scheduled to await election returns in Los Angeles and Huntington Beach, respectively.
—Andrew Graham
june 1, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
All of it unfolded with Drew Rasmussen ready to take the mound and Angels leadoff hitter Zach Neto standing in the batter’s box awaiting the first pitch.
—Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
By contrast, the challenge awaiting Slot’s successor seems far more complicated than anyone would have imagined after last summer’s overhaul.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for await
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The wave is one of a number of rituals that have become synonymous with Mexico’s footballing culture and will likely form a big part of the experience for the tens of thousands of overseas visitors expected to attend the 13 matches being played in Mexico.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Residents and festivalgoers were urged to avoid the area and expect a significant law enforcement presence as officers continue their search and investigators work to determine what led to the shooting.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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At the end of one of the castle’s walkways, after a turn or two—by electric cart, bicycle, or on foot—and with the air filled with the scent of pine, rosemary, and jasmine, the sentinels are waiting, carved into the rock where the fort’s cannons were once located.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Iyo Sky, Roxanne Perez, Giulia and Lash Legend squared off in a fatal four-way match with a spot in the semifinals waiting for the winner.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Amidst the momentous changes of her day, Carson not only fashioned a book that anticipated much that was yet to come and still to be debated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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But in 2000, few anticipated this increase would approach $15,000 per capita and 18% of GDP by 2025.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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