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
Both sides are awaiting a decision from the Supreme Court on that question.
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Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
McClatchy News reached out to the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office and is awaiting a response on formal charges.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Central Communication Port, a dual-use airport and rail hub now protected by legislation proposed by President Nawrocki and awaiting parliamentary approval, is designed as NATO's mobility backbone on the eastern flank, enabling rapid reinforcement and logistical integration.
—Sławomir Cenckiewicz, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
According to the World Health Organization, over 12 million people are awaiting corneal transplants.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Venezuelans are now awaiting for Chen in San Francisco to issue a final determination on the matter.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
As the aging Tiberius becomes blind to the end awaiting him, Agrippina sees that her brother Caligula is next in succession, bringing her another step closer to the heart of the empire.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Nurse Mugun says people are eagerly awaiting the rollout.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Investors are awaiting clues from Fed Chair Jerome Powell as to what will happen at the central bank’s remaining policy meetings this year.
—Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
McClatchy News reached out to the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office and is awaiting a response on formal charges.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Central Communication Port, a dual-use airport and rail hub now protected by legislation proposed by President Nawrocki and awaiting parliamentary approval, is designed as NATO's mobility backbone on the eastern flank, enabling rapid reinforcement and logistical integration.
—Sławomir Cenckiewicz, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
According to the World Health Organization, over 12 million people are awaiting corneal transplants.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Venezuelans are now awaiting for Chen in San Francisco to issue a final determination on the matter.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
As the aging Tiberius becomes blind to the end awaiting him, Agrippina sees that her brother Caligula is next in succession, bringing her another step closer to the heart of the empire.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Nurse Mugun says people are eagerly awaiting the rollout.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Investors are awaiting clues from Fed Chair Jerome Powell as to what will happen at the central bank’s remaining policy meetings this year.
—Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaiting
Verb
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So when news surfaced that the two would reunite in 2025 for the Air Max 95’s 30th anniversary, fans were rightfully anticipating a strong collection.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Economists polled by Dow Jones were last anticipating nonfarm payrolls to have risen by 75,000 in August.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The attackers opened fire at people waiting at a bus depot, police said, before boarding a bus to continue the attack.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The kids with the balls spent all that time hunkered down on the stairs, laying low and waiting to be allowed back to their seats.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With job growth tanking and the economy wobbling, pressure is on for the Federal Reserve to start lowering interest rates, with markets now expecting a cut at each of the three remaining meetings this year.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Analysts have also cautioned against expecting a major AI announcement during the event.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Awaiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaiting. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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