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
On the economic data front, investors awaiting weekly jobless claims on Thursday and looking ahead to February’s nonfarm payrolls report on Friday.
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Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Map opponents are also awaiting a ruling in a case that will decide whether the gerrymandered map, called HB 1, will be in effect for the 2026 election.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Many fans have been eagerly awaiting a new installment since the release of A Court of Silver Flames in 2021.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
Under the new bond conditions, Jones' family would need to post 10% of the amount, or $50,000, for him to be released while awaiting trial.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
As of December, both men were still awaiting trial, according to British newspapers.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Three of them are still awaiting trial.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Spencer, an Army veteran and farmer, is out on bond awaiting trial, which was initially scheduled for January.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Since then, readers have been awaiting any official word from Maas or her publisher.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Map opponents are also awaiting a ruling in a case that will decide whether the gerrymandered map, called HB 1, will be in effect for the 2026 election.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Many fans have been eagerly awaiting a new installment since the release of A Court of Silver Flames in 2021.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
Under the new bond conditions, Jones' family would need to post 10% of the amount, or $50,000, for him to be released while awaiting trial.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
As of December, both men were still awaiting trial, according to British newspapers.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Three of them are still awaiting trial.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Spencer, an Army veteran and farmer, is out on bond awaiting trial, which was initially scheduled for January.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Since then, readers have been awaiting any official word from Maas or her publisher.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaiting
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For her part, finance chief Spears added that overall revenue growth is expected to accelerate as well, to a level above what the Street was anticipating.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Host cities are anticipating a boost in tourism, and special events and fan experiences are expected to be announced in the coming months.—
Allen Devlin,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Its still waiting to load up and head to Bangladesh.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps the first season’s misguided focus is just one more wrinkle waiting to be ironed out — an attempt to fit HBO’s edgy, contemporary brand from a creative team best suited for broad comedy.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
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The hotels and shops that normally do bustling business during Iran’s Nowruz holiday in mid-March are now expecting to take a hit.—
Serra Yedikardes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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But at this stage of Porzingis’ career, with his medical record and dearth of games played, expecting a savior for a team clinging to the eighth seed is irresponsible.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Awaiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaiting. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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