1
as in expects
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 waits
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 awaits
Set on a white-run construction site in West Africa, an edgy, tightly wound foreman anxiously awaits his bride.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
For Salvadorans and deportees alike, what awaits inside these prisons has alarmed advocates.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
That’s just a sample of what awaits in this series by USTOA, which has been a dependable traveler resource for thoughtful, sustainable, and authentic experiences for more than 50 years.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
During the day, Arctic adventure awaits.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Ten years after a mine spill turned a Colorado river yellow, basin awaits wider cleanup.
—Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
While the budget awaits finalization from Congress, NASA officials and agency leadership have already begun implementing cuts, issuing reductions in force notifications (RIFs) and encouraging people to take advantage of the government's Deferred Resignation Program (DRP).
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Later, the duo makes their way up some stairs, where none other than Office alum Nuñez (hello, old friend) awaits in a retro office setting.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Some was remediated by the city and awaits proposals, but the train tracks remain an issue.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
For Salvadorans and deportees alike, what awaits inside these prisons has alarmed advocates.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
That’s just a sample of what awaits in this series by USTOA, which has been a dependable traveler resource for thoughtful, sustainable, and authentic experiences for more than 50 years.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
During the day, Arctic adventure awaits.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Ten years after a mine spill turned a Colorado river yellow, basin awaits wider cleanup.
—Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
While the budget awaits finalization from Congress, NASA officials and agency leadership have already begun implementing cuts, issuing reductions in force notifications (RIFs) and encouraging people to take advantage of the government's Deferred Resignation Program (DRP).
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Later, the duo makes their way up some stairs, where none other than Office alum Nuñez (hello, old friend) awaits in a retro office setting.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Some was remediated by the city and awaits proposals, but the train tracks remain an issue.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaits
Verb
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The school expects enrollment to continue to grow.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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The company expects the tax-free spinoff to close in the second half of 2026.—
Juveria Tabassum,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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Thinking of his estranged teenage son and terminally ill mother, McKay waits and waits before answering the call.—
Andy Hazel,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
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The result should be a system that doesn’t just react to the market but also anticipates it.—
Ashish Verma,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Constellation anticipates organic net sales will fall 4% to 6%, down from a previous expectation of 1% growth to a 2% decline.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Awaits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaits. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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