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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
Senate Bill 26-189, which passed the Colorado Senate in a 34-1 concurrence vote following House amendments, now awaits Governor Jared Polis’ action.
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Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
As the state awaits federal reimbursement for the project, one environmental organization suing to close the facility claims the state sought far more federal money than previously disclosed.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Ashtor awaits trial and de los Reyes is in custody in The Netherlands, authorities said.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 14 May 2026
She was replaced by former Fox News contributor Nicole Saphier, who also awaits a confirmation hearing before Cassidy’s committee.
—Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
His swearing-in to both positions awaits final White House signatures on paperwork sent by the Senate.
—Reuters, NBC news, 13 May 2026
The plea now awaits the court’s approval.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
The case now awaits oral argument before the appellate court.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 12 May 2026
The Fed is expected to have a new chairman soon as former Governor Kevin Warsh awaits confirmation from the Senate.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
As the state awaits federal reimbursement for the project, one environmental organization suing to close the facility claims the state sought far more federal money than previously disclosed.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Ashtor awaits trial and de los Reyes is in custody in The Netherlands, authorities said.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 14 May 2026
She was replaced by former Fox News contributor Nicole Saphier, who also awaits a confirmation hearing before Cassidy’s committee.
—Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
His swearing-in to both positions awaits final White House signatures on paperwork sent by the Senate.
—Reuters, NBC news, 13 May 2026
The plea now awaits the court’s approval.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
The case now awaits oral argument before the appellate court.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 12 May 2026
The Fed is expected to have a new chairman soon as former Governor Kevin Warsh awaits confirmation from the Senate.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaits
Verb
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Scotto expects notable free cash flow generation and a strong balance sheet to easily cover the capex guidance increase.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Schroeter expects the exit of Spirit to drive up revenue per seat mile by 3% to 5%.—
Siddharth Philip,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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That is why the NBA waits until August, well after free agency, to release its schedule.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Outside Lost Girls Vintage on Chicago’s Division Street, a trolley waits to shuttle shoppers between independent vintage stores across the city.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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While a rollout date was not set, Kelly shared that the city anticipates the rideshare company's commercial rollout to occur after the upcoming celebrations planned in Philadelphia for America 250 and the FIFA World Cup.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Aquino anticipates his successor will face several challenges, including improving student academic performance and dealing with budget constraints tied to largely stagnant state funding, which is based on enrollment and daily attendance.—
Noah Alcala Bach,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 May 2026
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“Awaits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaits. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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