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
Ships were also observed queuing north of Larak Island, awaiting clearance, with multiple vessels being turned back in recent days, according to Windward.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Three others – Trevell Breeland, 22, Jakwon Buchanan, 21, and Jaylen Frazier, 19 – have been charged in her murder and are still awaiting trial.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
With both sides awaiting a summary-judgment ruling and mediation talks having reached a dead-end, Judge Lewis Liman’s decision Thursday came as no surprise.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
That included reducing the complex spatial and political geographies of native societies to blank spaces, awaiting a European re-reading of the land.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
His family, which had been awaiting his release from jail, wasn't informed of it.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
CharlotteFive reached out to La Bonbonnière on Wednesday, April 1, and was awaiting a response.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The deal is still awaiting approval from shareholders and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Cody Laweryson, who had thrown a scoreless fourth inning, had finished his arm care routine and was awaiting news on his fate.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Three others – Trevell Breeland, 22, Jakwon Buchanan, 21, and Jaylen Frazier, 19 – have been charged in her murder and are still awaiting trial.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
With both sides awaiting a summary-judgment ruling and mediation talks having reached a dead-end, Judge Lewis Liman’s decision Thursday came as no surprise.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
That included reducing the complex spatial and political geographies of native societies to blank spaces, awaiting a European re-reading of the land.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
His family, which had been awaiting his release from jail, wasn't informed of it.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
CharlotteFive reached out to La Bonbonnière on Wednesday, April 1, and was awaiting a response.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The deal is still awaiting approval from shareholders and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Cody Laweryson, who had thrown a scoreless fourth inning, had finished his arm care routine and was awaiting news on his fate.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaiting
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Kelly said the whole Artemis II crew is excited and eagerly anticipating their lunar journey.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The clip shows a man pulling back worn carpet in a Victorian house, anticipating intricate antique flooring.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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According to the sheriff's office, the dog was flown to a ballfield where more rescuers were waiting with blankets to dry off and warm up the goldendoodle, who is now safe and comfortable.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Seeing their faces plastered in and around their orange and blue locker room was a pinch-me moment for the Illini, who also had Final Four swag waiting for them at the team hotel.—
Ryan Baker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are expecting a decision about Aaron Rodgers' future before the upcoming NFL draft, according to a new report.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Many companies set goals expecting federal tax credits would support wind and solar deployment, said Rich Powell, chief executive officer of the Clean Energy Buyers Association.—
Tammy Webber,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Awaiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaiting. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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