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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2
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
For a memorable dinner, head to Goosefeather in Tarrytown for modern Cantonese cuisine showcasing the Hudson Valley’s seasonal ingredients by chef Dale Talde, then continue northeast toward Bedford Post Inn where an eight-room Relais & Chateâux hotel awaits.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
Outside, a private entertainment paradise awaits with a vanishing-edge pool, sitting areas with fire pits, a drop-down screen and projector, and outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven — all of which takes in an expansive view of the second fairway and open sky.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
What To Know The Nogales facility was designed to provide temporary housing and services for migrants awaiting processing or deportation.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The Athletic asked the club for comment and is awaiting a response.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
Outside, a private entertainment paradise awaits with a vanishing-edge pool, sitting areas with fire pits, a drop-down screen and projector, and outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven — all of which takes in an expansive view of the second fairway and open sky.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
What To Know The Nogales facility was designed to provide temporary housing and services for migrants awaiting processing or deportation.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The Athletic asked the club for comment and is awaiting a response.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for await
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The Ohio Valley's snowiest periods are expected to be in late December, early January, early February and late February.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Investors cheered the improbable rise of the amateur heavy metal drummer and hard-line conservative, who’s expected to increase defense spending, cut taxes, and revive Japan’s nuclear power industry.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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For American farmers waiting on harvesting equipment, that means delays, shortages and higher costs down the line.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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During their 3-1 victory over Manchester United last month, a total of 14 minutes and 25 seconds was spent waiting for play to be restarted from throw-ins.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Big-box retailers are stocking up ahead of the holidays, anticipating that demand will extend beyond traditional toy buyers like children and collectors.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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The think tank also set out to create shadow versions of the OMB and of the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel to anticipate legal challenges and counter internal pushback.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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