1
as in anticipating
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 waiting
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 awaiting
Disability claims and appeals could be delayed, creating financial hardships for those awaiting decisions.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Last Take shows footage of cast and crew awaiting updates on Hutchins and Souza the day of the shooting, with many sitting within a large tent as news helicopters flew overhead.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The New York Yankees lost Luis Gil for several months and are awaiting word on Gerrit Cole.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
The company is awaiting a $53 million grant from the Energy Department, part of the federal Hydrogen Hub network created by the Biden Administration, though its fate isn’t entirely clear, said Jones.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Following the recent cancellation of Bookie, Max only has Sex and the City sequel …And Just Like That on the docket, with Sex Lives Of College Girls awaiting word on its future.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
Jordan and Washington are still awaiting sentencing for the murder of Jam Master Jay.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Sills said pathologists determined the couple drowned but are awaiting a toxicology report before releasing their findings.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Officials are awaiting cell phone record information as well as the results of a necropsy being conducted on the deceased dog.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Last Take shows footage of cast and crew awaiting updates on Hutchins and Souza the day of the shooting, with many sitting within a large tent as news helicopters flew overhead.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The New York Yankees lost Luis Gil for several months and are awaiting word on Gerrit Cole.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
The company is awaiting a $53 million grant from the Energy Department, part of the federal Hydrogen Hub network created by the Biden Administration, though its fate isn’t entirely clear, said Jones.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Following the recent cancellation of Bookie, Max only has Sex and the City sequel …And Just Like That on the docket, with Sex Lives Of College Girls awaiting word on its future.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
Jordan and Washington are still awaiting sentencing for the murder of Jam Master Jay.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Sills said pathologists determined the couple drowned but are awaiting a toxicology report before releasing their findings.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Officials are awaiting cell phone record information as well as the results of a necropsy being conducted on the deceased dog.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaiting
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Now, the couple is eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first baby.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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That means skywatchers around the globe are anticipating a flood of incredible lunar images over the next few days.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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Chandler had been waiting to fight McGregor for two years and decided to go elsewhere for UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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To help with the high intake levels, the AHS is urging the community to adopt from local shelters instead of purchasing a pet from a breeder or a pet store as shelters are full of pets waiting for a second chance.—
Karen Bartunek,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Household income growth expectations also declined, with the share of households expecting to be in a worse financial situation one year from now climbing to 30% — the highest reading since October 2023.—
Kevin Ryan,
Quartz,
14 Apr. 2025
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Now expecting her third baby, Lauryn has not shifted her content since becoming a mom.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Awaiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaiting. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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