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
Smiley Martin died in 2024 in Sacramento County Main Jail awaiting trial in the massacre.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
The Charlotte Observer reached out to FIFA regarding the encounter and is awaiting response.
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Eva Flowe
june 18,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
At least 100 of these California workers have undergone or are awaiting a lung transplant, a complicated procedure that extends life but does not provide a long-term cure.
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David Michaels,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Also starring Cooper Tomlinson and Megan Lawless, Obsession is still awaiting a streaming release date and is only playing in theaters.
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Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Keffer is currently awaiting extradition to Fayette County.
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Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Authorities are awaiting official identification from the coroner, police said.
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Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Around 1,500 ships remain stranded inside the Persian Gulf, awaiting clearance to leave, according to industry analysts.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
17 June 2026
The deal is awaiting regulatory approval, but officials in several state states recently announced plans to try to block the merger.
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Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
The Charlotte Observer reached out to FIFA regarding the encounter and is awaiting response.
—
Eva Flowe
june 18,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
At least 100 of these California workers have undergone or are awaiting a lung transplant, a complicated procedure that extends life but does not provide a long-term cure.
—
David Michaels,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Also starring Cooper Tomlinson and Megan Lawless, Obsession is still awaiting a streaming release date and is only playing in theaters.
—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Keffer is currently awaiting extradition to Fayette County.
—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Authorities are awaiting official identification from the coroner, police said.
—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Around 1,500 ships remain stranded inside the Persian Gulf, awaiting clearance to leave, according to industry analysts.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
17 June 2026
The deal is awaiting regulatory approval, but officials in several state states recently announced plans to try to block the merger.
—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaiting
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In Spring 2024, Hollywood headed into the IATSE negotiations anticipating another potential work stoppage.
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There was the irony of starting with a tune anticipating the end, and literally just before the start of summer.
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These teams aren't waiting to feel each other out.
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The White House press pool was still waiting at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland for Vance’s departure on Thursday night just before that White House statement came out.
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According to the Créteil prosecutor’s office, criminal investigators raided a home in the Paris suburb on June 15, expecting to find a cache of drugs.
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The restaurant's staff is expecting a packed house, with close to 300 people projected to join the community celebration.
Cite this Entry
“Awaiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaiting. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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