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
McClatchy News reached out to McDonald’s for more information Aug. 5 and was awaiting a response.
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Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025
Even so, Paxton urged the Texas Supreme Court not to dismiss Abbott’s petition and to await the Speaker of the Houses’ latest Friday deadline for the missing members to return to Austin.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2025
The host is currently awaiting trial on a separate charge of controlling and coercive behavior against his estranged wife.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Enter a historic family home that dates to 1922, and marvel at the gorgeous sweet and savory pastries that await.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
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Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025
Even so, Paxton urged the Texas Supreme Court not to dismiss Abbott’s petition and to await the Speaker of the Houses’ latest Friday deadline for the missing members to return to Austin.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2025
The host is currently awaiting trial on a separate charge of controlling and coercive behavior against his estranged wife.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Enter a historic family home that dates to 1922, and marvel at the gorgeous sweet and savory pastries that await.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for await
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When the Butler trade happened, Miami was expected to get more playing time opened up for Highsmith.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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The core of Erin is expected to pass to the east of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas tonight and Monday.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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And tax professionals remain on edge now, waiting for the Internal Revenue Service to issue more guidance.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Too many producers waiting for someone else to wave the magic wand and send them a check.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Moreover, the company anticipates a net loss of around $125 million in Q1, substantially higher than the net loss of $72.59 million from the same quarter last year.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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While the Louisville plant expansion will initially employ fewer workers than currently, Ford anticipates future growth and no layoffs, with some workers potentially taking buyouts or transferring.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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