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
Davis has pleaded not guilty and is awaiting trial.
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Gina Barton, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
More than a decade into the franchise, the sweeping romanticism of author Diana Gabaldon’s story is matched only by a constantly evolving definition of trauma, leaving each character –– and the audience –– to brace for the brutality of life and whatever fresh hell awaits them around every corner.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
While the Eagles are certainly enjoying the win, a tough test awaits them next week – Super Bowl LIX rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Senate Bill 771, which is awaiting action during the final days of the 2025 session, would increase civil penalties that can be imposed on media platforms for content that violates laws barring threats or intimidation.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Gina Barton, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
More than a decade into the franchise, the sweeping romanticism of author Diana Gabaldon’s story is matched only by a constantly evolving definition of trauma, leaving each character –– and the audience –– to brace for the brutality of life and whatever fresh hell awaits them around every corner.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
While the Eagles are certainly enjoying the win, a tough test awaits them next week – Super Bowl LIX rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Senate Bill 771, which is awaiting action during the final days of the 2025 session, would increase civil penalties that can be imposed on media platforms for content that violates laws barring threats or intimidation.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for await
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Temperatures to heat up in KC The recent stretch of cool, fall-like weather is coming to an end, as temperatures are expected to climb above average later this week.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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The French prime minister was widely expected to lose the motion after failing to win support from political rivals on both the right and left for 2026 budget plans aimed at reducing the country's yawning budget deficit.—
Ganesh Rao,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Hollywood Reporter published their accounts, which included one woman’s claim that the actor waited for her outside of a restroom and forcefully pushed her against a wall and kissed her.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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On its opening day, multiple patients from UHI made the short walk across Fisherman Street to the big blue bus to wait for their names to be called.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Many had anticipated Sand would seek the governorship, launching his bid for the seat almost exactly one month after Reynolds announced her retirement.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Treasury anticipates issuing additional guidance on what exactly will fall under this carve-out.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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