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
The person on the other end of the phone awaits his orders, but his decision is never shown.
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Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
An exciting, entirely different world of wine awaits a few hours south under that famous California sun.
—AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
And after that, awards season awaits.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, the world awaits Michael Jordan’s first big TV moment since his mesmerizing turn in The Last Dance.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Mariah Carey won’t be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame next month, despite being on the ballot twice already, but another award awaits her.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Salty Riverdale Ridge defense awaits.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
But the Rafah Crossing will remain closed, the official said, as Israel awaits the return of the remaining hostage bodies.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Make a pit stop in SoHo at The Dominick where a vintage phone booth in the lobby awaits, outfitted with a Haunted Hotline that tells chilling tales inspired by NYC.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
An exciting, entirely different world of wine awaits a few hours south under that famous California sun.
—AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
And after that, awards season awaits.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, the world awaits Michael Jordan’s first big TV moment since his mesmerizing turn in The Last Dance.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Mariah Carey won’t be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame next month, despite being on the ballot twice already, but another award awaits her.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Salty Riverdale Ridge defense awaits.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
But the Rafah Crossing will remain closed, the official said, as Israel awaits the return of the remaining hostage bodies.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Make a pit stop in SoHo at The Dominick where a vintage phone booth in the lobby awaits, outfitted with a Haunted Hotline that tells chilling tales inspired by NYC.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaits
Verb
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Groginsky told me that, no matter what, New Mexico expects to be able to pay for its child-care program through 2026.—
Elliot Haspel,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
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The company expects further declines on the route in the fourth quarter.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Oct. 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.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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At the ripe young age of 95, Buffett still waits for worthwhile investment opportunities.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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Carmody said the predictive analysis system is patent pending, and undertaking other certifications, and anticipates its release in February next year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Oct. 2025
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Pechacek also said there are roughly 18,000 federal workers in Wisconsin, and DWD anticipates 8,000 could be impacted during the shutdown.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Awaits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaits. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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