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
Gillum now awaits extradition from Florida to Louisiana.
—
Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
As the world awaits a resolution on the fate of the Strait of Hormuz -- one of the most vital global trade routes -- the seafarers who have been stranded for weeks aboard ships and tankers on either side of the waterway are desperate for answers.
—Desiree Adib, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
DeSantis scheduled the session for late April as the nation awaits a Supreme Court ruling on a key section of the Voting Rights Act that bans discrimination in voting systems.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
Jordan James awaits in the wings, as do Isaac Guerendo and Patrick Taylor Jr.
—Cam Inmam, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, the spokesperson said nothing is changing in terms of day-to-day operations as the district awaits word on when the takeover will be finalized.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
Florida now awaits All-SEC small forward Thomas Haugh’s decision as coach Todd Golden assembles the 2026-27 roster.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Anderson also is an author on the bill, which has received a hearing in the House Transportation Committee and awaits action from Ways and Means, the committee that oversees spending and finance bills.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Set the scene Arrive by car and enter the hotel’s main driveway to then be greeted by the resort’s grand Florentine Fountain with four sculpted water nymphs dancing around an octagonal pool, a visual amuse bouche to the opulence that awaits.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
As the world awaits a resolution on the fate of the Strait of Hormuz -- one of the most vital global trade routes -- the seafarers who have been stranded for weeks aboard ships and tankers on either side of the waterway are desperate for answers.
—Desiree Adib, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
DeSantis scheduled the session for late April as the nation awaits a Supreme Court ruling on a key section of the Voting Rights Act that bans discrimination in voting systems.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
Jordan James awaits in the wings, as do Isaac Guerendo and Patrick Taylor Jr.
—Cam Inmam, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, the spokesperson said nothing is changing in terms of day-to-day operations as the district awaits word on when the takeover will be finalized.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
Florida now awaits All-SEC small forward Thomas Haugh’s decision as coach Todd Golden assembles the 2026-27 roster.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Anderson also is an author on the bill, which has received a hearing in the House Transportation Committee and awaits action from Ways and Means, the committee that oversees spending and finance bills.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Set the scene Arrive by car and enter the hotel’s main driveway to then be greeted by the resort’s grand Florentine Fountain with four sculpted water nymphs dancing around an octagonal pool, a visual amuse bouche to the opulence that awaits.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaits
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No one expects the Suns to beat the Thunder.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Soon, Allred expects to hear for certain if Cleveland is going to be closed.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
19 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.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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In our districts in suburban Cook County, a single adult waits an average of 117 days to get emergency shelter.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The district lost 10,000 students this year and anticipates losing another 10,000 next year.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Delane anticipates receiver Vandrevius Jacobs’ 5-yard comeback and utilizes the sideline as an extra defender, staying on his hip the entire time before eventually sticking his hand in to break up the pass.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Awaits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaits. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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