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
Homeowners and business owners now await emergency funds that could potentially be stalled due to the federal government shutdown.
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Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Bennett has been in jail since early January and was awaiting trial on charges including armed robbery and unlawful possession of a handgun.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
As Jeremy Allen White and Bruce Springsteen awaited their segments, Kimmel got into game mode, going over jokes and making notes.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Keeton, Pratt, and Moultrie remain held without bail at Sacramento County Main Jail awaiting the December hearing.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Bennett has been in jail since early January and was awaiting trial on charges including armed robbery and unlawful possession of a handgun.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
As Jeremy Allen White and Bruce Springsteen awaited their segments, Kimmel got into game mode, going over jokes and making notes.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Keeton, Pratt, and Moultrie remain held without bail at Sacramento County Main Jail awaiting the December hearing.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for await
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The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board were expected to be the lead agencies investigating the cause of the crash, though FAA and NTSB representatives were not immediately available for comment due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Construction for Segment 6 will start in summer 2027 and Segment 5 is expected to start in fall 2028.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to videos, officers waited roughly 20 seconds before detaining people.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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With more accurate, timely, and localized weather predictions, companies can better anticipate disruptions, allocate necessary resources, and mitigate risks to supply chains.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva told Newsweek that AccuWeather anticipates hurricane season to ramp up during its last two months, after a lull in activity over the summer.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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