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

Araghchi said Iran is awaiting a response via the mediators before deciding its next steps. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Iza is awaiting sentencing in the Central District of California on charges of conspiracy against rights, wire fraud and tax evasion. — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

After a disappointing campaign that fell far short of expectations, the Royals sent their fans home with a victory — and questions awaiting answers. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

An earlier rendering places the fighter on a carrier deck awaiting a catapult launch. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026

Flores and Maduro are being held in federal custody while awaiting trial in Manhattan on charges stemming from what prosecutors describe as a decades-long conspiracy to send cocaine into the United States. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Lizzie was already in jail awaiting her trial at the time of Bertha’s death. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

Gibbs remained in custody at the Sacramento County Main Jail on Thursday, awaiting transfer to state prison. — Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Six were awaiting permanent housing and moved temporarily across the street to Eugene Field Park. — Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026