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
Read is being held at Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center near Elk Grove awaiting sentencing, according to Sacramento County jail records.
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Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Kerr wasn’t part of the federal case against Smith-Griffin, who is awaiting trial.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
The 26-year-old will have to stay for a few days at the Immigration Detention Center in Bali, while awaiting flight and travel arrangements.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Rust is well aware of the schedule awaiting the Penguins.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
The public has been awaiting the opening of the park for years, as it was originally scheduled for a soft opening in 2023 during the centennial of Texas’ state park system.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Alam took a plea deal earlier this month and posted bond while awaiting a March sentencing, according to the station.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
McKay was jailed for nearly a year awaiting trial on state charges, before a federal grand jury returned an indictment in May 2025 charging him with two methamphetamine distribution charges.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
The city’s Department of Water and Power is already considering options for improving the Santa Ynez Reservoir, which was empty and awaiting repairs of its floating cover when the Palisades fire erupted.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Kerr wasn’t part of the federal case against Smith-Griffin, who is awaiting trial.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
The 26-year-old will have to stay for a few days at the Immigration Detention Center in Bali, while awaiting flight and travel arrangements.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Rust is well aware of the schedule awaiting the Penguins.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
The public has been awaiting the opening of the park for years, as it was originally scheduled for a soft opening in 2023 during the centennial of Texas’ state park system.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Alam took a plea deal earlier this month and posted bond while awaiting a March sentencing, according to the station.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
McKay was jailed for nearly a year awaiting trial on state charges, before a federal grand jury returned an indictment in May 2025 charging him with two methamphetamine distribution charges.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
The city’s Department of Water and Power is already considering options for improving the Santa Ynez Reservoir, which was empty and awaiting repairs of its floating cover when the Palisades fire erupted.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaiting
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With pre-retirees now expecting their savings to last only 15 years while anticipating 25 to 30 years in retirement, the gap between expectation and reality is widening.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Public Works Department will continue efforts through the week, anticipating even more snow on Wednesday.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Flowers lined the sidewalks where people waiting to enter watched a large screen playing video excerpts of Jackson's notable speeches.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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These communities do not have the luxury of waiting for the new Congress or the next presidential administration.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Since retirement communities and affluent neighborhoods tend to have a lower crime rate compared to other areas throughout the country, experts suggest the culture within such communities attracts bad actors looking to take advantage of those who are least expecting it.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Black sailors and soldiers defended the nation, expecting recognition and security.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Awaiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaiting. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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