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
Paul had been charged with three felony counts, including boating under the influence, and was awaiting trial when he was murdered.
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
For now, Smalls’ motion to dismiss Burrowes’ latest filing is awaiting a judicial ruling.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Philadelphia is still awaiting the return of Paul George from offseason knee surgery.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Kim is, after all, currently awaiting the results of her own bar exam.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
The news comes as fans are patiently awaiting BTS’ next album.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
The fashion industry has been eagerly awaiting the announcement since Demna was appointed creative director of Gucci in March 2025.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
McClatchy News reached out to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office and is awaiting a response on formal charges.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Similarly, former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter—whom the NBA banned last year and is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud—removed himself from games for the same purpose.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
For now, Smalls’ motion to dismiss Burrowes’ latest filing is awaiting a judicial ruling.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Philadelphia is still awaiting the return of Paul George from offseason knee surgery.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Kim is, after all, currently awaiting the results of her own bar exam.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
The news comes as fans are patiently awaiting BTS’ next album.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
The fashion industry has been eagerly awaiting the announcement since Demna was appointed creative director of Gucci in March 2025.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
McClatchy News reached out to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office and is awaiting a response on formal charges.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Similarly, former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter—whom the NBA banned last year and is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud—removed himself from games for the same purpose.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaiting
Verb
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But Wall Street is anticipating that McDonald's will report same-store sales growth for the second straight quarter, showing that its value strategy is winning over customers.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Tonight, Al Roker and his Weather Hunter team will be in attendance, anticipating a bevy of soulful classics, including oxtail, ribs, fries, mac and cheese and jerk chicken.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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People in some states have reported receiving their full benefits for November, while others could be waiting until at least next week.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Many of our favorite online brands aren’t waiting until Thanksgiving week to roll out their biggest savings — and that’s good news for anyone ready to shop early.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Marcus Denny, superintendent of the Menominee Indian School District, said the district was expecting to receive about $3 million in October, of its total $5 million in Impact Aid for the school year.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The city typically has around 18,000 hotel rooms and is expecting roughly 50,000 people.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Awaiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaiting. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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