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
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Stock futures ticked lower Monday night as investors awaited the release of consumer inflation data and key bank earnings results.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
The film, directed by Brett Haley and starring Tom Blyth and Emily Bader as leading lovebirds Alex and Poppy, has been long-awaited by Henry’s dedicated readers.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Nearly 500 defendants awaited trials or sentencing in 2025.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Last week, Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro was on stage in front of his supporters, waving his hands and dancing, seemingly oblivious to the danger that awaited him.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
As county officials awaited parts from Italy for the lift, Leopold said, the tubing hill remained closed until spring 2025.
—Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Standing at his locker, ready for the crowd that awaited after what could be his final game in this league, Taylor Decker walked us through it.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Incentives derailed Since the railroad companies moved out in the 1990s, Sacramento has awaited development in the largely vacant district adjacent to downtown that once served as a bustling railyard.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
Year after year, Disneyland fans anxiously awaited an announcement that never came.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Stock futures ticked lower Monday night as investors awaited the release of consumer inflation data and key bank earnings results.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
The film, directed by Brett Haley and starring Tom Blyth and Emily Bader as leading lovebirds Alex and Poppy, has been long-awaited by Henry’s dedicated readers.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Nearly 500 defendants awaited trials or sentencing in 2025.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Last week, Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro was on stage in front of his supporters, waving his hands and dancing, seemingly oblivious to the danger that awaited him.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
As county officials awaited parts from Italy for the lift, Leopold said, the tubing hill remained closed until spring 2025.
—Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Standing at his locker, ready for the crowd that awaited after what could be his final game in this league, Taylor Decker walked us through it.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Incentives derailed Since the railroad companies moved out in the 1990s, Sacramento has awaited development in the largely vacant district adjacent to downtown that once served as a bustling railyard.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaited
Adjective
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The expected hearing in February will take place against the backdrop of Skubal’s uncertain future in Detroit.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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If the labor market is improving and the Supreme Court delivers the expected tariff refunds, the Fed would have almost no justification for adding further stimulus to the economy via a new round of cheaper money.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Bryan, who was a Navy ordnanceman until his songwriting introduced a new career path, hadn’t anticipated backlash; fans brimmed with excitement for a full release.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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The group is anticipated to make 79 stops.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Because Sutton required medical treatment, deputies waited until a later date to seek warrants for her arrest.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Another rescue tech would be lifted and dropped to the ridge where the female climber waited.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The scheduled follow-up inspection has not yet occurred.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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One report suggested that a massage therapist had shown up at the couple’s home for a pre-scheduled appointment but got no answer at the door and contacted their daughter, who went inside the home and found Rob Reiner slain.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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