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

Probably the biggest highlight of the trip was the reception which awaited the veterans at Midway. — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

As the wheels of justice turned in the background, the world awaited news that the trophy had been found. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Of course, the daunting task of defeating Spain would still have awaited them in Sunday’s final. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026

Later that day, after Ying entered the library and awaited his quarry, he was arrested without incident by university police. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 15 July 2026

If the public back-and-forth over security and accommodation cast a shadow over Harry’s return, an even more personal blow awaited. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Outside the theater, a small crowd patiently awaited his arrival. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 July 2026

Levi Strauss — The denim manufacturer’s stock dropped about 2% as traders awaited the company’s quarterly report. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Indeed, the folks in Akron, Amherst and Monroe, among other locales, have long awaited the winds of change, which have avoided blowing out the stale air caused by chronic losing. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026