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
Bulls will point to yesterday’s event as the start of a new era for Tesla, one which bulls and believers have been awaiting for a long time.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 June 2025
The Americans face Haiti in a meaningless group-stage match Sunday before awaiting their yet-unknown quarters foe.
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—Greg Cote
june 22, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
Comparable legislation in Texas currently awaits Gov. Greg Abbott's signature.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff, Arkansas Online, 21 June 2025
Ever since Taylor Swift revealed plans to re-record and re-release her first six albums after the rights to those works were sold away from her, superfans have eagerly awaited Reputation (Taylor’s Version).
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 June 2025
The Americans face Haiti in a meaningless group-stage match Sunday before awaiting their yet-unknown quarters foe.
6.
—Greg Cote
june 22, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
Comparable legislation in Texas currently awaits Gov. Greg Abbott's signature.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff, Arkansas Online, 21 June 2025
Ever since Taylor Swift revealed plans to re-record and re-release her first six albums after the rights to those works were sold away from her, superfans have eagerly awaited Reputation (Taylor’s Version).
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for await
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When Walt Disney World reopens its Test Track attraction at Epcot, visitors can expect a new look and a new future-pointed emphasis during the indoor-outdoor ride that zooms over theme park goers.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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Few if any of the amendments are expected to win enough support to add or remove provisions from the bill.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Court documents indicate Suzanne Morphew wanted to leave her husband, but was waiting for the right time.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Or wait until they’re covered in corking marks for the most spice.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
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Trade tensions could worsen and tariffs could escalate, some analysts said, while noting the difficulty of anticipating exactly where the levies will land.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
25 June 2025
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Attentive, Personalized Service From the moment guests arrive, attentive doormen and reception staff recognize them by name and go out of their way to anticipate and address their needs.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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