Synonyms of awaiting

awaiting

verb

present participle of await

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anticipating
• expecting
• watching (for)
• hoping (for)
• looking for
• looking forward to
• predicting
• waiting (for)
• depending (on or upon)
• viewing
• counting (on or upon)
• relying (on or upon)
• foreseeing
• contemplating
• envisioning
• envisaging
• presuming
• assuming
• eyeing
• foretelling
• banking on
• prophesying
• presupposing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• questioning
• doubting

2

as in waiting

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something

crowds had been awaiting in the streets for hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• waiting
• staying
• lingering
• biding
• remaining
• holding on
• sitting tight
• biding one's time
• holding one's breath
• cooling one's heels
• hanging around
• expecting
• sticking around
• anticipating
• standing by
• tarrying
• watching (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of awaiting

While awaiting a helicopter, crews cared for the victim in an ambulance. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

The goal was to raise $1 million for a non-profit organization that provides a home for children who are removed from their families and awaiting foster care placement. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

There are also pitfalls awaiting investors, according to financial advisors. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

The highly anticipated main event is still awaiting its thrilling conclusion. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Epps and Stewart are being held in the Duval County Jail awaiting trial. — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel had a special bat awaiting him at Kauffman Stadium on Friday night. — Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026

If previous seasons are of any indication, another leap is awaiting Coker in 2026. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026

All five are still awaiting trial, which was delayed until December. — Idaho Statesman, 15 Aug. 2026