Synonyms of awaited

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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

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

Alexandra Eala, the 21-year-old sensation from the Philippines, ranked 18th in the world, awaited a second serve from Mary Stoiana, a 23-year-old American underdog. — Albert Samaha, Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2026

After unwrapping the present, everyone involved knew an eight-month sprint awaited upon their return to the office. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Outside, a beautiful front porch swing with lush views awaited. — Norm Bour, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026

Upon entry to the grounds, a cast of characters decked out in medieval fashion greeted visitors, giving them a glimpse of the adventures that awaited them. — Rashad Alexander august 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026

For many years, Harald and Sonja raised their family away from the spotlight, preparing for the roles that awaited them. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

He was taken into custody in the US two years later and has awaited trial ever since. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 27 Aug. 2026

Still, shares of Nvidia dropped more than 1% in Wednesday’s session as investors awaited the release, marking the megacap technology stock’s eighth down day of the last nine. — Justina Lee,alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026