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
Joe Rao, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Cover images of Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan and other superstars are emblazoned in the memories of fans who eagerly awaited the title to arrive in the mail each week.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
As Owens' family awaited the trial, her four children -- Izzy, Isaac, Afrika and Titus -- had to cope with a life without their mother.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Then pulled me down a hall and past three large locked doors where four guards awaited.
—Jeremy O. Harris, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
Eagerly awaited in the city, the first Italian property from Corinthia has opted for classic hospitality, emphasising comfort and discretion.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Saul Montes said graduation and college awaited his brother in a few months.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The Detroit Zoo’s eagerly awaited Fred and Barbara Erb Discovery Trails will open Saturday, May 23, on Memorial Day weekend, and families across metro Detroit are already buzzing.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The world has long awaited what Gadd will do following the breakaway success of Netflix’s Baby Reindeer.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Observers anxiously awaited the comet's reappearance but saw nothing.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Cover images of Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan and other superstars are emblazoned in the memories of fans who eagerly awaited the title to arrive in the mail each week.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
As Owens' family awaited the trial, her four children -- Izzy, Isaac, Afrika and Titus -- had to cope with a life without their mother.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Then pulled me down a hall and past three large locked doors where four guards awaited.
—Jeremy O. Harris, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
Eagerly awaited in the city, the first Italian property from Corinthia has opted for classic hospitality, emphasising comfort and discretion.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Saul Montes said graduation and college awaited his brother in a few months.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The Detroit Zoo’s eagerly awaited Fred and Barbara Erb Discovery Trails will open Saturday, May 23, on Memorial Day weekend, and families across metro Detroit are already buzzing.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The world has long awaited what Gadd will do following the breakaway success of Netflix’s Baby Reindeer.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaited
Adjective
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As rising gas prices cause more pain at the pump, thousands of East Bay commuters who ride AC Transit may face significant reductions next year after the Board of Directors approved developing contingency plans to address an expected $50 million deficit in 2027.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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This was an expected development after Buddie announced in February that the two sides were working on an extension.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Faced with the higher costs now anticipated for the project, the mayor’s administration first plans to ask county commissioners for an additional $71 million to cover renovation costs, according to Edwards, chief administrative officer under Levine Cava.—
Douglas Hanks
April 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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It is anticipated that the changes stemming from the TAC discussions will leave the race action largely unaltered.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Andrej Stojaković’s putback attempt rolled around the rim before coming to a dead stop on the back of the basket as everyone in the massive football stadium held their breath and waited for gravity to make a call.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the only star whose show wasn’t choreographed waited.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The next scheduled negotiating session is Thursday.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Commerce Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment about Lutnick's scheduled appearance.—
Emily Wilkins,Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Awaited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaited. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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