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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2
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
Running back Henry Rutledge is awaiting the results of an MRI for a lower-body injury after pulling himself after playing five snaps against North Carolina.
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
He has been granted bail while awaiting a September 2027 trial.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
The case is awaiting a court ruling on the motion.
—Margaret Shreiner, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Police reported the suspect got into an awaiting black SUV driven by a second suspect, and the pair fled the scene.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
These companies would be subject to immediate delisting and would trade on the OTC market while awaiting the outcome of an appeal.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
There were routes in which Brown broke inside, and a defender was awaiting.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
McClatchy News reached out to the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office and is awaiting a response on formal charges.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Central Communication Port, a dual-use airport and rail hub now protected by legislation proposed by President Nawrocki and awaiting parliamentary approval, is designed as NATO's mobility backbone on the eastern flank, enabling rapid reinforcement and logistical integration.
—Sławomir Cenckiewicz, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
He has been granted bail while awaiting a September 2027 trial.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
The case is awaiting a court ruling on the motion.
—Margaret Shreiner, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Police reported the suspect got into an awaiting black SUV driven by a second suspect, and the pair fled the scene.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
These companies would be subject to immediate delisting and would trade on the OTC market while awaiting the outcome of an appeal.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
There were routes in which Brown broke inside, and a defender was awaiting.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
McClatchy News reached out to the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office and is awaiting a response on formal charges.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Central Communication Port, a dual-use airport and rail hub now protected by legislation proposed by President Nawrocki and awaiting parliamentary approval, is designed as NATO's mobility backbone on the eastern flank, enabling rapid reinforcement and logistical integration.
—Sławomir Cenckiewicz, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaiting
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Local business owners, too, are anticipating the need to advocate for themselves in the coming years.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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But media buyers and ad sales executives had been quietly anticipating the move, which could cause a significant pullback in pharma ad dollars.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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Malcolm was right there waiting for me out by the pool, with three bottles of champagne in a party cooler.—
T. Coraghessan Boyle,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Lebanese restaurant was a hit in the neighborhood from the outset and was perpetually packed, with crowds of people waiting for a table.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Trump failed to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook and is unlikely to secure the steep rate cut he’s demanded, with markets expecting only a 25bp move this week.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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This has been a very shaky bullpen for a while, and expecting these relievers to suddenly become rock solid as the postseason approaches seems like an exercise in wishful thinking.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Awaiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaiting. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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