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
Many of the people who were at the meeting on March 11 meeting were also at the Fort Worth City Council meeting on March 10, where the pair of zoning requests currently awaiting approval was scheduled for a final vote.
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Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
Spencer Crawford, a police spokesman, said Wednesday investigators are reviewing evidence, including cellphone video of the fight, and are awaiting autopsy results.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Several rows of California sagebrush, California buckwheat, chaparral beard tongue, sticky monkey flower and more sat in their pots, awaiting their new homes in the nearby ground.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
At this time, authorities in Michigan are still awaiting confirmation of details, and the situation remains under investigation.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Ask precise questions, but be patient when awaiting your answer.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
That’s why an X-ray telescope that would be superior in those regards has so much discovery potential just awaiting it.
—Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026
CharlotteFive reached out to the bar for more information Wednesday, March 11, and was awaiting a response.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Many fans have been eagerly awaiting a new installment since the release of A Court of Silver Flames in 2021.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
Spencer Crawford, a police spokesman, said Wednesday investigators are reviewing evidence, including cellphone video of the fight, and are awaiting autopsy results.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Several rows of California sagebrush, California buckwheat, chaparral beard tongue, sticky monkey flower and more sat in their pots, awaiting their new homes in the nearby ground.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
At this time, authorities in Michigan are still awaiting confirmation of details, and the situation remains under investigation.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Ask precise questions, but be patient when awaiting your answer.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
That’s why an X-ray telescope that would be superior in those regards has so much discovery potential just awaiting it.
—Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026
CharlotteFive reached out to the bar for more information Wednesday, March 11, and was awaiting a response.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Many fans have been eagerly awaiting a new installment since the release of A Court of Silver Flames in 2021.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaiting
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Already, some shippers are avoiding the Red Sea route, anticipating Houthi attacks.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Tigers did add kicker Brunno Reus from Florida State to their roster, and Craig is anticipating a competition.—
Lilly Marshall,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Not so Grace, who always seems aware of an audience on the other side of the movie screen, waiting to be entertained.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Authorities said four gunmen, identified as citizens of Tajikistan, shot people who were waiting for a show by a popular rock band and then set the building on fire.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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The hotels and shops that normally do bustling business during Iran’s Nowruz holiday in mid-March are now expecting to take a hit.—
Serra Yedikardes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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But at this stage of Porzingis’ career, with his medical record and dearth of games played, expecting a savior for a team clinging to the eighth seed is irresponsible.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Awaiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaiting. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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