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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
One has pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy and awaits sentencing.
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Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
But what awaits them in the woods is far older and stranger than any of them can comprehend, and no gods are coming to answer their prayers.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
The bill next awaits a hearing in a Senate committee.
—Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
That bill has passed the Senate and awaits action by a House committee.
—Joshua Haiar, States Newsroom, 19 Feb. 2026
The other 12 markings remain in place as the city awaits TxDOT’s decision.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Christina Schaffer’s beautifully detailed production design feels, at times, like stepping into a 1970s Rainer Werner Fassbinder film or one of those old-world European hotels where the toilet shares space with the shower, and a jaunty bellhop awaits in the lobby downstairs to deliver travel tips.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
Now, the university community awaits an arrest.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The city commission authorized the design-build process and awaits information from the firm authorized to do the work this summer.
—Mike Hernández, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
But what awaits them in the woods is far older and stranger than any of them can comprehend, and no gods are coming to answer their prayers.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
The bill next awaits a hearing in a Senate committee.
—Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
That bill has passed the Senate and awaits action by a House committee.
—Joshua Haiar, States Newsroom, 19 Feb. 2026
The other 12 markings remain in place as the city awaits TxDOT’s decision.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Christina Schaffer’s beautifully detailed production design feels, at times, like stepping into a 1970s Rainer Werner Fassbinder film or one of those old-world European hotels where the toilet shares space with the shower, and a jaunty bellhop awaits in the lobby downstairs to deliver travel tips.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
Now, the university community awaits an arrest.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The city commission authorized the design-build process and awaits information from the firm authorized to do the work this summer.
—Mike Hernández, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaits
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The league won't vote on expansion then, but Silver expects to know whether the league will move on to talk with potential owners.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The league won’t vote on expansion then, but Silver expects to know whether the league will move on to talk with potential owners.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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And watch SpaceX lift off to meet its maker, as Elon waits, already in orbit around his own head.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 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.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Foley anticipates more bachelor’s degrees in the future, reflecting the college’s evolution to meet workforce needs and support returning students.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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Phelps anticipates stiff competition from national chains and local taco restaurants alike.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Awaits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaits. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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