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
Some of the malpractice cases awaiting resolution were near settlement or scheduled to go to trial when the hold began.
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Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 9 Apr. 2026
Each day, 16 to 17 people die awaiting transplants that never happen.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
According to Federline’s arrest warrant, investigators are still awaiting the results of toxicology testing.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Waybourn said 62 people in Tarrant County Jail were in a similar situation as Fraraccio, where they had been deemed incompetent to stand trial and were awaiting placement in a state facility.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
The kids watched with rapt attention as cameras carried them along for nearly the entire ride, even showing views of the floating drone ship awaiting the returning Falcon 9 booster.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
The latest Nikkei report brings more bad news for those eagerly awaiting the phone.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Ships were also observed queuing north of Larak Island, awaiting clearance, with multiple vessels being turned back in recent days, according to Windward.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Several major measures have already cleared the General Assembly and are now awaiting action from Governor Brian Kemp.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 9 Apr. 2026
Each day, 16 to 17 people die awaiting transplants that never happen.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
According to Federline’s arrest warrant, investigators are still awaiting the results of toxicology testing.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Waybourn said 62 people in Tarrant County Jail were in a similar situation as Fraraccio, where they had been deemed incompetent to stand trial and were awaiting placement in a state facility.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
The kids watched with rapt attention as cameras carried them along for nearly the entire ride, even showing views of the floating drone ship awaiting the returning Falcon 9 booster.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
The latest Nikkei report brings more bad news for those eagerly awaiting the phone.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Ships were also observed queuing north of Larak Island, awaiting clearance, with multiple vessels being turned back in recent days, according to Windward.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Several major measures have already cleared the General Assembly and are now awaiting action from Governor Brian Kemp.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaiting
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Jessica Scott, an exercise physiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, worked on early prototypes for NASA, anticipating that astronauts would be vulnerable to rapid muscle atrophy without physical exertion.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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Providers are anticipating improved pay and a July deadline when most low-income families will stop paying fees.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the ambulance bay at Elmhurst Hospital, Fire Department emergency workers were waiting for calls.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Even so, companies such as Filatex have already cut production by 25% and are waiting for demand to return.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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The safety-concerned among them were told that this would be an opportunity to think through how society might prepare for the disruptive arrival of artificial general intelligence; the investors arrived expecting to hear pitches.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s handling of his war on Iran—attacking without consultation, expecting unwavering support, forcing higher prices on others—has dealt another blow to these relationships.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Awaiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaiting. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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