1
as in eager
having or showing signs of eagerly awaiting something
expectant crowds gathered at the spot where the President was scheduled to make an appearance
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2
as in pregnant
containing unborn young within the body
a medication that should not be taken by expectant women without permission from their doctors
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as in candidate
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
divinity students who were all expectants for a curacy
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Recent Examples of expectant
Janine Henni, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The vast majority of expectant parents in the United States don’t have access to the extreme-screening services provided by the likes of Orchid and Genomic Prediction, and thus don’t have to personally confront the ethical questions that the technology raises.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Tim Ellis, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
But Samsung’s products are still good news for Micro LED expectants, Virey said.
—Ars Technica, 12 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The Alliance of Moms is selling the shirt as a fundraiser for its programming benefitting expectant and pregnant youth living in the Los Angeles foster care system.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The vast majority of expectant parents in the United States don’t have access to the extreme-screening services provided by the likes of Orchid and Genomic Prediction, and thus don’t have to personally confront the ethical questions that the technology raises.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
India feel comfortable in the Emirates and don’t carry the weight of an expectant 100,000 in Ahmedabad.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
But Samsung’s products are still good news for Micro LED expectants, Virey said.
—Ars Technica, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectant
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Like Sánchez, many Chicago-area Catholics are making the nearly 4,000-mile pilgrimage to the Vatican to witness the inauguration Mass and other papal events this month, eager to celebrate one of their own rising to become Catholicism’s spiritual leader.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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Sometimes the person accepting the soft promotion is eager to move up the ladder.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Researchers discovered that babies born to mothers who ate avocados while pregnant were 44 percent less likely to develop food allergies by their first birthday compared to those whose mothers did not consume the fruit.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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People with asthma should meet with their prescribing provider before or shortly after becoming pregnant to discuss any necessary treatment changes.—
Corinne Savides Happel,
Verywell Health,
8 May 2025
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The race for the party’s nomination to replace Durbin, who was an ally of Kelly’s, isn’t the first time the seven-term Democratic congresswoman from Matteson has faced off against a candidate backed by the billionaire governor and his political apparatus.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Current director of player personnel Reed Burckhardt is among the internal candidates for a promotion.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
13 May 2025
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Under the watchful eye of coach Jono Zissi, the program has morphed from a perennial contender into a certified dynasty.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Behind them, quiet and watchful, Maester Rodrik whispered a prayer to gods long abandoned, his voice trembling with dread beneath the vast, indifferent sky.—
Kelsey Piper,
Vox,
12 May 2025
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Some notes on the bracket hopefuls: • Alabama’s RPI is very strong, but the Crimson Tide have only two series wins against likely NCAA Tournament teams (Oklahoma and Georgia, both at home).—
Mitch Light,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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In the meantime, a shadow presidential primary is already taking shape, with hopefuls drawing different lessons from Trump’s win and its aftermath.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
19 May 2025
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In 2019, Joker received an enthusiastic eight-minute reception in Venice.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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The show gets really enthusiastic and vocal reactions from the crowds — mid-act standing ovations and cheers.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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The scheme for establishing semiconductor plants in the country extends fiscal support of up to 50% of project cost for approved applicants, according to the Indian government.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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The finance department said the cap is expected to result in an enrollment decline of 18,000 patients per month as people exceed income limits or drop out for other reasons and no new applicants are accepted.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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This anticipatory logistics model shrinks delivery time and creates seamless omnichannel satisfaction.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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The anticipatory behavior wasn't triggered by changes in light or temperature—variables that remained largely unchanged until the eclipse.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
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“Expectant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectant. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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