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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
Actually landing on the Moon awaits much more work.
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Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Since then, May’s team has gone 35-3, winning the Big Ten regular season title comfortably and then cruising into the Final Four where a matchup against Arizona awaits on Saturday night.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
The bill awaits Little’s decision.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
Defending champion Arsenal awaits the winner.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
That bill passed both chambers and awaits the governor’s signature.
—Brendan Steinhauser, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
But over a decade has passed; Tohoku has since rebuilt and recovered, and patiently awaits travelers.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
The science is real, even if the specific combination still awaits a large-scale trial.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
As of early 2026, the industry still awaits news of Vitale’s next move—but in the meantime, the pieces speak for themselves.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Since then, May’s team has gone 35-3, winning the Big Ten regular season title comfortably and then cruising into the Final Four where a matchup against Arizona awaits on Saturday night.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
The bill awaits Little’s decision.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
Defending champion Arsenal awaits the winner.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
That bill passed both chambers and awaits the governor’s signature.
—Brendan Steinhauser, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
But over a decade has passed; Tohoku has since rebuilt and recovered, and patiently awaits travelers.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
The science is real, even if the specific combination still awaits a large-scale trial.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
As of early 2026, the industry still awaits news of Vitale’s next move—but in the meantime, the pieces speak for themselves.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaits
Verb
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Overall, the archdiocese expects over 1,000 new members to join the church this year—a 52% increase from a year ago.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The banner, more reminiscent of the way leaders are plastered on government buildings in a dictatorship like North Korea, is just the type of gesture the president expects.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Apr. 2026
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Over the next five decades, Florentino waits for Fermina, sustaining his devotion by writing her hundreds of letters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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As much as Besler anticipates that upbeat effect for others, there will be something new in this for him, too.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Fort Worth anticipates the sale will generate about $934,800 of which the city will get about $794,000 after paying a fee to a third-party seller.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Awaits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaits. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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