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
Paul had been charged with three felony counts, including boating under the influence, and was awaiting trial when he was murdered.
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
For now, Smalls’ motion to dismiss Burrowes’ latest filing is awaiting a judicial ruling.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Philadelphia is still awaiting the return of Paul George from offseason knee surgery.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Kim is, after all, currently awaiting the results of her own bar exam.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
The news comes as fans are patiently awaiting BTS’ next album.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
The fashion industry has been eagerly awaiting the announcement since Demna was appointed creative director of Gucci in March 2025.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
McClatchy News reached out to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office and is awaiting a response on formal charges.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Similarly, former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter—whom the NBA banned last year and is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud—removed himself from games for the same purpose.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
For now, Smalls’ motion to dismiss Burrowes’ latest filing is awaiting a judicial ruling.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Philadelphia is still awaiting the return of Paul George from offseason knee surgery.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Kim is, after all, currently awaiting the results of her own bar exam.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
The news comes as fans are patiently awaiting BTS’ next album.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
The fashion industry has been eagerly awaiting the announcement since Demna was appointed creative director of Gucci in March 2025.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
McClatchy News reached out to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office and is awaiting a response on formal charges.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Similarly, former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter—whom the NBA banned last year and is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud—removed himself from games for the same purpose.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaiting
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But Wall Street is anticipating that McDonald's will report same-store sales growth for the second straight quarter, showing that its value strategy is winning over customers.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Tonight, Al Roker and his Weather Hunter team will be in attendance, anticipating a bevy of soulful classics, including oxtail, ribs, fries, mac and cheese and jerk chicken.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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Lineman Eddy Pierre-Louis made a heart with his hands and held it high as his teammates waved and joked on their way into the stadium’s south tunnel, where super agent Jimmy Sexton stood waiting, too.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Judge Christopher Tuite issued an arrest warrant Friday after waiting 30 minutes for Goudreau to show up for the third day of the bond hearing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Nov. 2025
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But investors are also expecting the manufacturers to give updates on future growth opportunities as well as impacts from more challenging market conditions.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Even areas expecting lower amounts could still experience travel disruptions, particularly during the morning commute.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Awaiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaiting. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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