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

Vaccine mandates One of the first choices awaiting the new governor will be whom to appoint as Florida surgeon general, a position created in 2007. — Liv Coleman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

The Corvette was next, awaiting me on a more serious autocross course. — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026

Silver-Fajardo had undergone surgery on her knee and was awaiting another to repair her pelvis, Chernin wrote. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

The final state to finish voting on Election Day and by this point in the night (early Wednesday morning on the East Coast), people will be eagerly awaiting the first drop of results for the toss-up Senate race. — Maham Javaid, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026

At this point, both teams are just playing for bowl eligibility, with brutal November schedules awaiting each team. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026

Sampson was charged with the deaths and 43 other charges and is awaiting trial. — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

CharlotteFive has reached out to the chain for an update and is awaiting a response. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026

Thirty-eight additional nominees are awaiting possible Senate action. — Katherine Doyle, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026