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
Three others died on death row; one of them after the state agreed not to try to execute him a second time, and one of them is still alive and awaiting his fate.
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Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
The other two have been tried and are awaiting a verdict.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Later, former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell was charged with killing her and is now awaiting federal trial.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Dandrae Martin died in 2024 at the Sacramento County Main Jail while awaiting trial in the case.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
The Daughter Industry remains open, complete and unfinished, awaiting anyone willing to take a seat and speak through voice, song, breath, and/or dance with it.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Authorities were awaiting next-of-kin notification for the third man, who the department said was 79.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 29 May 2026
The Miami Herald reached out to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office to see if and when Simel filed and are awaiting a response.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Initial testing on the knee was not that optimistic about George’s outlook, but the organization is still awaiting the official results, a source said.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
The other two have been tried and are awaiting a verdict.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Later, former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell was charged with killing her and is now awaiting federal trial.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Dandrae Martin died in 2024 at the Sacramento County Main Jail while awaiting trial in the case.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
The Daughter Industry remains open, complete and unfinished, awaiting anyone willing to take a seat and speak through voice, song, breath, and/or dance with it.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Authorities were awaiting next-of-kin notification for the third man, who the department said was 79.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 29 May 2026
The Miami Herald reached out to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office to see if and when Simel filed and are awaiting a response.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Initial testing on the knee was not that optimistic about George’s outlook, but the organization is still awaiting the official results, a source said.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaiting
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Savers anticipating a Social Security cut should start exploring ways to boost their savings accounts now.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Bobby Moore’s ability lay not only in anticipating the move of an opponent but also in reading the flow of the game several steps ahead.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
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The House's effort to circumvent leadership on support for Ukraine comes as bipartisan legislation in the Senate to impose new economic sanctions on Russia has languished for more than a year, with senators waiting for a green light from the White House.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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Congress could also intervene, Budington said, by passing legislation that allows a private right of action after data breaches, allowing victims to pursue cases directly instead of relying on state laws or waiting for state attorneys general to take up a case.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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New York City is expecting a record turnout today for the Israel Day Parade.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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On the other hand, those expecting a crowd for the wedding ceremony might want to call in a furniture rental company and bring their own wedding planner.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
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“Awaiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaiting. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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