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
Stock futures ticked lower Monday night as investors awaited the release of consumer inflation data and key bank earnings results.
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Currently both are being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn awaiting trial.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
The only ones awaiting sentence are those who became government informants and testified against former colleagues in law enforcement.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
As the investigation proceeds and Marylanders await the facts, Moore would be wise to pause his efforts to expand his national profile and spend a lot of time scrutinizing his own administration.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Currently both are being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn awaiting trial.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
The only ones awaiting sentence are those who became government informants and testified against former colleagues in law enforcement.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
As the investigation proceeds and Marylanders await the facts, Moore would be wise to pause his efforts to expand his national profile and spend a lot of time scrutinizing his own administration.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
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When asked by the Herald how much the new policy is expected to cost Massachusetts ratepayers compared to traditional oil, propane and natural gas, MassDEP Communications Director Lauren Moreschi referred to the state website and the December letter to stakeholders.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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The blueprints were publicly unredacted Monday by The Telegraph, just one week before Prime Minister Keir Starmer is widely expected to approve the plans before his visit to see President Xi Jinping in China.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Indiana’s defense didn’t wait long to make an impact.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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The high-flying sequel to 2024's box office sensation earned five nominations in total — far fewer than many awards prognosticators had anticipated — but with both Erivo and her costar, Ariana Grande, in contention in acting categories.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Jan. 2026
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There will be increasingly high cloud cover throughout the day, but no precipitation is anticipated.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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