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
Investigators are now awaiting confirmation of the remains’ identity, which has been sent to the Rhode Island Medical Examiner’s Office for analysis.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Theme park lovers have eagerly awaited the park’s opening for years, but other travelers may be less familiar with the new destination.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 16 May 2025
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 and are awaiting to see the winners of the Golden State Warriors-Houston Rockets series.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Investors await more details when Take-Two reports its fourth-quarter earnings on May 15.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Theme park lovers have eagerly awaited the park’s opening for years, but other travelers may be less familiar with the new destination.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 16 May 2025
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 and are awaiting to see the winners of the Golden State Warriors-Houston Rockets series.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Investors await more details when Take-Two reports its fourth-quarter earnings on May 15.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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Throughout a two-month trial, jurors are expected to hear testimony from three and possibly four of the rapper's female accusers, as well as ex-employees who prosecutors say helped arrange and cover up his actions.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Pirro, a former New York prosecutor and judge, is expected to be sworn in on Wednesday.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
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Nine months is a long time to wait for a fix from Microsoft, and the company hasn't clarified what caused the delay.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Direct listings provide a path to market that can be slightly faster and more efficient—without needing roadshows, underwriting coordination or waiting for perfect market conditions, companies can often complete a direct listing on a tighter timeline.—
Joseph Lucosky,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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None of it was anticipated before the March 18 ruling.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
20 May 2025
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Ahmed anticipates that the new Taylor Relaxed Barrel with drawstring details is destined to become an instant wardrobe staple this summer as well.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 May 2025
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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