Synonyms of awaits

awaits

verb

present tense third-person singular of await

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expects
• anticipates
• predicts
• hopes (for)
• watches (for)
• looks for
• foresees
• depends (on or upon)
• looks forward to
• envisions
• counts (on or upon)
• envisages
• relies (on or upon)
• waits (for)
• views
• contemplates
• presupposes
• presumes
• foretells
• assumes
• banks on
• eyes
• prophesies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• questions
• doubts

2

as in waits

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something

crowds had been awaiting in the streets for hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• waits
• stays
• lingers
• remains
• bides
• sits tight
• holds on
• cools one's heels
• bides one's time
• holds one's breath
• expects
• hangs around
• sticks around
• tarries
• anticipates
• stands by
• watches (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of awaits

Despite how tough the upcoming slate is, some of TCU’s veteran leaders are excited about the opportunity that awaits them this month. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026

This frontal elevation makes an indelible first impression while only hinting at what awaits inside. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

As Philip awaits trial at home, Lucy processes the shock, too smart to believe this is all some awful misunderstanding. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Lazaro Alain Cabrera-Rodriguez, 29, was convicted at trial in September and awaits sentencing. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Bulgaria awaits its F-16s, Romania is set to acquire F-35s, and Turkey, already a potent air power, is seeking readmission to the F-35 program. — Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026

Heidi Klum is already terrorizing the general public by teasing what fresh hell awaits us with her forthcoming Halloween costume. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2026

What awaits The Chiefs played the NFL’s easiest schedule through six weeks. — Sam McDowell 25, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026

As the city of Hamtramck awaits the conclusion of legal challenges and election proceedings related to the 2025 mayoral election, officials say Adam Alharbi will remain in the city's top spot until then. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026