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
The bill awaits Kotek’s signature.
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Conrad Wilson, ProPublica, 25 Mar. 2026
As of early 2026, the industry still awaits news of Vitale’s next move—but in the meantime, the pieces speak for themselves.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Duggar, who is jailed at the Washington County Detention Center, awaits extradition to Florida.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Tagovailoa, sporting a gray T-shirt and white ball cap, went through the pains and shortcomings of his past, his expectations for 2026 and the quarterback battle that awaits him in Flowery Branch.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The system is now mission-ready and awaits induction into Turkish Navy service.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Before the Cubs can fly back to Chicago for Thursday’s season opener at Wrigley Field, a two-game exhibition series against the New York Yankees awaits.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Guan was booked into the Ada County Jail and awaits a preliminary hearing on April 1.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
On March 9 during a public hearing, teachers, doctors, community advocates, and citizens all over the state spoke out in favor of the bill, which now awaits a vote.
—Dr. Lauren Palladino, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Conrad Wilson, ProPublica, 25 Mar. 2026
As of early 2026, the industry still awaits news of Vitale’s next move—but in the meantime, the pieces speak for themselves.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Duggar, who is jailed at the Washington County Detention Center, awaits extradition to Florida.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Tagovailoa, sporting a gray T-shirt and white ball cap, went through the pains and shortcomings of his past, his expectations for 2026 and the quarterback battle that awaits him in Flowery Branch.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The system is now mission-ready and awaits induction into Turkish Navy service.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Before the Cubs can fly back to Chicago for Thursday’s season opener at Wrigley Field, a two-game exhibition series against the New York Yankees awaits.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Guan was booked into the Ada County Jail and awaits a preliminary hearing on April 1.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
On March 9 during a public hearing, teachers, doctors, community advocates, and citizens all over the state spoke out in favor of the bill, which now awaits a vote.
—Dr. Lauren Palladino, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaits
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Their decision concluded by saying the committee expects Newman to undergo further medical evaluation.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2026
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That’s not an opinion shared by MVP Arena in Albany, though, which expects to turn a tidy profit this weekend.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
29 Mar. 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.—
Paulina Likos,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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As Irma, who painfully waits for news of the fate of her family, Gardner embodies the agony — her performance is a quiet, simmering slow burn that shows both despair and hope.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The team anticipates breaking the records for match attendance and the largest inaugural home opener.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The analyst anticipates this, along with ORCL's leading database technology and an accelerating applications business, could ensure continued growth in the years ahead.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Awaits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaits. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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