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
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as in anticipated
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 waited
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 awaited
Sean Conlon,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Two nights at Mokuti was far too brief a stay, but Namibia has much to explore, and another OL property, Midgard Otjihavera Windhoek, awaited us.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
His new position coach and new scheme awaited him.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Others imagined completing unfinished work or fulfilling responsibilities that still awaited them.
—Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026
Jesni Sam had eagerly awaited the everyday joys of building a life with her husband.
—Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 6 June 2026
What awaited me at the very hip, eco-conscious 1 Hotel Nashville was not merely a parade of trendy cocktails atop a gleaming rooftop.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
On the other side of the Adriatic Sea, a reckoning awaited.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
More serious matters awaited at the SEC spring meetings.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Verb
The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a fresh all-time intraday record on Wednesday as oil prices rose and traders awaited the latest monetary policy decision from the Federal Reserve.
—Sean Conlon,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Two nights at Mokuti was far too brief a stay, but Namibia has much to explore, and another OL property, Midgard Otjihavera Windhoek, awaited us.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
His new position coach and new scheme awaited him.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Others imagined completing unfinished work or fulfilling responsibilities that still awaited them.
—Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026
Jesni Sam had eagerly awaited the everyday joys of building a life with her husband.
—Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 6 June 2026
What awaited me at the very hip, eco-conscious 1 Hotel Nashville was not merely a parade of trendy cocktails atop a gleaming rooftop.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
On the other side of the Adriatic Sea, a reckoning awaited.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
More serious matters awaited at the SEC spring meetings.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaited
Adjective
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That number is bigger than New York’s Central Park, and the sheer expected electricity generation could power more than half of New Mexico.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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The expected improvements will include more accessible concessions, improved restroom access, better traffic flow throughout the stadium, upgraded technology and additional gathering spaces.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The seating changes will require a full stadium reseating process ahead of the 2027 season, though officials said fewer season-ticket holders are expected to be affected than originally anticipated.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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The trial was one of the most anticipated in recent years due to Pino’s prominence in South Florida and because the investigation was controversial from the start.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Verb
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Keeping with their own lyrics, Warning waited two whole decades to release another LP.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
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The man and another woman waited with her until police and paramedics arrived.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Moments later, a gong signaled a fictional airport announcement informing guests that the scheduled flight to Butterlandia had been canceled and directed them to a Butter Baby check-in counter for a complimentary gift.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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The limited run of the acclaimed, hit play starring Tony-winner John Lithgow is coming to its pre-scheduled close.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
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“Awaited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaited. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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