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
And as Brown’s book races toward its elaborate climax, his (and Langdon’s) breathless effusions about the neuro-technological progress that awaits us sound jarringly out of sync with the anxious, doomy present.
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Book Marks
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
As Warren tries to build on his promising debut, a stouter opponent likely awaits.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
As France awaits its next prime minister, Bacharan says many people are in despair over the uncertainty this has brought on the country.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
This single sentence tells visitors exactly what transformation awaits them.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Given the fate that likely awaits him (his crimes will be held up to the light for the world to see; his prosecutors will seek the death penalty), Göring exudes a very unruffled sense of well-being.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
The film’s take on what awaits Parisians in the years to come is a dark one indeed.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
While the Eagles are certainly enjoying the win, a tough test awaits them next week – Super Bowl LIX rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Set on a white-run construction site in West Africa, an edgy, tightly wound foreman anxiously awaits his bride.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Book Marks
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
As Warren tries to build on his promising debut, a stouter opponent likely awaits.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
As France awaits its next prime minister, Bacharan says many people are in despair over the uncertainty this has brought on the country.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
This single sentence tells visitors exactly what transformation awaits them.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Given the fate that likely awaits him (his crimes will be held up to the light for the world to see; his prosecutors will seek the death penalty), Göring exudes a very unruffled sense of well-being.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
The film’s take on what awaits Parisians in the years to come is a dark one indeed.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
While the Eagles are certainly enjoying the win, a tough test awaits them next week – Super Bowl LIX rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Set on a white-run construction site in West Africa, an edgy, tightly wound foreman anxiously awaits his bride.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaits
Verb
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Phillies manager Rob Thomson expects that Bohm will be back immediately after the minimum 10-day IL stint is complete.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick dismissed the August report and said the White House expects a surge in jobs, despite the evidence of a slowdown in hiring.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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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.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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Thinking of his estranged teenage son and terminally ill mother, McKay waits and waits before answering the call.—
Andy Hazel,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
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The bank anticipates strong results and raised guidance when Chewy reports financial results on Wednesday.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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Within 24 hours, Wroe anticipates that ocean conditions will return to normal—Tuesday night for Hilo.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Awaits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaits. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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