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
Weinstein, who is awaiting a new trial after his 2020 conviction was overturned, has been serving time at New York’s Rikers Island since April 2024.
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2026
Dugan was suspended by the Wisconsin Supreme Court in April, but continued to collect her roughly $175,000 annual salary while awaiting trial.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Cook County Judge Luciano Panici ordered Reed-Bell held in custody while awaiting trial.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The Department of Corrections has struggled with a backlog of people awaiting transfer from county jails to state prisons in recent years.
—Ashlynd Baecht, The Frontier, 6 Jan. 2026
Detainees include a mix of suspects and defendants, including people accused of serious crimes, high-profile cases, and others awaiting sentencing or transfer.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
In June 2024, Uriel Whyte was fatally stabbed by two inmates while awaiting trial on weapons possession charges, according to the Justice Department.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
One of those transferred, Tremaine Carroll, is awaiting trial on charges of raping two female inmates.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Paul had been charged with three felony counts, including boating under the influence, and was awaiting trial when he was murdered.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2026
Dugan was suspended by the Wisconsin Supreme Court in April, but continued to collect her roughly $175,000 annual salary while awaiting trial.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Cook County Judge Luciano Panici ordered Reed-Bell held in custody while awaiting trial.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The Department of Corrections has struggled with a backlog of people awaiting transfer from county jails to state prisons in recent years.
—Ashlynd Baecht, The Frontier, 6 Jan. 2026
Detainees include a mix of suspects and defendants, including people accused of serious crimes, high-profile cases, and others awaiting sentencing or transfer.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
In June 2024, Uriel Whyte was fatally stabbed by two inmates while awaiting trial on weapons possession charges, according to the Justice Department.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
One of those transferred, Tremaine Carroll, is awaiting trial on charges of raping two female inmates.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Paul had been charged with three felony counts, including boating under the influence, and was awaiting trial when he was murdered.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaiting
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However, some legal experts and investors are anticipating a partial or full refutation of the president’s IEEPA tariffs, as the justices showed skepticism during arguments about the president’s authority to levy such taxes without Congressional approval.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Her 17-year-old child was anticipating her graduation from Lafayette High School in August.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings, waiting to add more water until the top 2 inches of soil feel dry.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Carolina Panthers will be waiting a bit before their first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.—
Mike Kaye
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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This comes as the chief executive officer of listings platform Zillow is expecting a slow year for US housing.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The city is expecting to share another update this week.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Awaiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaiting. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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