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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
The zoning case awaits Dallas City Council’s final vote.
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Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
The women find refuge in a convent and, ultimately, in a seaside town where some measure of peace awaits them.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Some investors see its rock-bottom valuation and 20% year-to-date share-price drop as a harbinger of what awaits its peers.
—Bernard Goyder, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
For Valentine’s Day proper, a romantic culinary journey awaits with Salt & The Cellar’s Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Fundraising for the promenade is continuing, though a larger push awaits city guidance.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The site currently awaits a station around the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Osgood Road, about halfway between the existing Fremont and Warm Springs/South Fremont stations.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
The bill was passed by the House and awaits a hearing in a Senate committee.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
However, the action once again awaits action by the House.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
The women find refuge in a convent and, ultimately, in a seaside town where some measure of peace awaits them.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Some investors see its rock-bottom valuation and 20% year-to-date share-price drop as a harbinger of what awaits its peers.
—Bernard Goyder, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
For Valentine’s Day proper, a romantic culinary journey awaits with Salt & The Cellar’s Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Fundraising for the promenade is continuing, though a larger push awaits city guidance.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The site currently awaits a station around the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Osgood Road, about halfway between the existing Fremont and Warm Springs/South Fremont stations.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
The bill was passed by the House and awaits a hearing in a Senate committee.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
However, the action once again awaits action by the House.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaits
Verb
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The analyst also expects MongoDB to gain from higher consumption, driven by rising enterprise workloads.—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Final amounts have not been announced for 2026, but Bistodeau said the city expects to receive about $1 million annually for the foreseeable future.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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,
6 Feb. 2026
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While the storefront is minimal, save for a bright red front door, what waits inside is exceptional.—
Emma Simard,
Saveur,
4 Feb. 2026
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Crystal anticipates offering kids and teens programming on select voyages when passenger numbers warrant.—
Scott Laird,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Angrick also anticipates the currency to strengthen.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Awaits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaits. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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