as in pregnant
containing unborn young within the body
the special nutritional needs of expecting women
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as in anticipating
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
we expect their arrival late this afternoon
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Recent Examples of expecting
Ashley Vega, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
People expecting a state championship rematch between Benet and Marist in the Crimson Classic finals had those plans stomped upon Saturday when Lockport ended up surprising the Redwings 29-27, 18-25, 15-10 in the semifinals.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Excluding The Next Generation Shielding heirs from financial discussions and then expecting stewardship later rarely works.
—Ellie Perlman, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Tens of thousands of Cubans who traveled to the US during the Biden administration expecting to be able to stay – as Cubans had for a generation – could now face possible deportation.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Had been Brest’s No 1 goalkeeper for the past four seasons and moved to Villa Park probably expecting to be their Carabao Cup goalkeeper, but will now be known for one of the Premier League’s greatest managerial interview meltdowns.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
After losing Najee Harris to the Los Angeles Chargers, the Steelers are likely expecting Warren to step into the three-down role for the team.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Buyers expecting complete privacy can get a rude awakening.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
That, of course, is what fans will be expecting.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
From the start, Scout made his devotion known, particularly when Watson was expecting.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
People expecting a state championship rematch between Benet and Marist in the Crimson Classic finals had those plans stomped upon Saturday when Lockport ended up surprising the Redwings 29-27, 18-25, 15-10 in the semifinals.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Excluding The Next Generation Shielding heirs from financial discussions and then expecting stewardship later rarely works.
—Ellie Perlman, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Tens of thousands of Cubans who traveled to the US during the Biden administration expecting to be able to stay – as Cubans had for a generation – could now face possible deportation.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Had been Brest’s No 1 goalkeeper for the past four seasons and moved to Villa Park probably expecting to be their Carabao Cup goalkeeper, but will now be known for one of the Premier League’s greatest managerial interview meltdowns.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
After losing Najee Harris to the Los Angeles Chargers, the Steelers are likely expecting Warren to step into the three-down role for the team.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Buyers expecting complete privacy can get a rude awakening.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
That, of course, is what fans will be expecting.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expecting
Adjective
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Veronique, a clever favorite, learns her lover is the king, becomes pregnant and is quietly married off, never to return.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Hager was pregnant during filming, which may have contributed to her departure.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So when news surfaced that the two would reunite in 2025 for the Air Max 95’s 30th anniversary, fans were rightfully anticipating a strong collection.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Economists polled by Dow Jones were last anticipating nonfarm payrolls to have risen by 75,000 in August.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By reprogramming ordinary cells—like skin fibroblasts—into stem cells, scientists hope to create eggs and sperm from individuals long gone.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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So many firsts, gone, charred to ash, just remnants of an area that once represented Black prosperity and joy.—
Maya Richard-Craven,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Both sides are awaiting a decision from the Supreme Court on that question.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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McClatchy News reached out to the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office and is awaiting a response on formal charges.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Expecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expecting. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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