Synonyms of awaited

awaited 1 of 2

adjective

as in expected

being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events

at the awaited moment the President walked up to the lectern and began his address to the nation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expected
• scheduled
• anticipated
• due
• slated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• belated
• late
• overdue
• behind
• early
• delinquent
• tardy
• dilatory
• premature
• untimely
• latish
• behindhand
• unanticipated
• unforeseen
• unlooked-for

awaited

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verb

past tense of await

1

as in anticipated

to believe in the future occurrence of (something)

members of the sect are confidently awaiting the imminent end of the world

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expected
• anticipated
• hoped (for)
• predicted
• watched (for)
• looked forward to
• looked for
• viewed
• foresaw
• envisioned
• envisaged
• depended (on or upon)
• relied (on or upon)
• counted (on or upon)
• waited (for)
• prophesied
• presumed
• contemplated
• foretold
• assumed
• presupposed
• banked on
• eyed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• questioned
• doubted

2

as in waited

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something

crowds had been awaiting in the streets for hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• waited
• stayed
• lingered
• bode
• held on
• sat tight
• remained
• expected
• bided one's time
• held one's breath
• anticipated
• cooled one's heels
• hung around
• stuck around
• stood by
• tarried
• watched (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of awaited

Verb

It’s been a bit of a nail-biter as both sides awaited her final sign-off. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Once the bike parade was over on Friday, many moved inside the park grounds where the carnival rides, food, craft tents and a new adult axe throwing event awaited. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

This reignited a chemistry that was long-awaited, since some members of the group had stayed in closer contact with Lynch over the years than Petty. — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Leonard’s trade to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for forward Brandon Ingram, shooting guard Gradey Dick, two first-round draft picks, a pick swap and two second-round picks was put on hold while both teams awaited investigation results. — Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Tamayo socialized and temporarily forgot what awaited at home. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026

Apple — Shares were slightly down as traders awaited an event in which the company is expected to announce new iPhones, including a foldable one. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

The trees and water provide critical habitat for migrating birds where previously only a dry riverbed and brush awaited them. — Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Service members are expected to hit the streets of nearby Pattaya, a popular tourist destination, where locals have eagerly awaited the arrival of the warship. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026