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
Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Mike Darnay, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Many companies set goals expecting federal tax credits would support wind and solar deployment, said Rich Powell, chief executive officer of the Clean Energy Buyers Association.
—Tammy Webber, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Organizers are expecting millions to show up to the protests across the country, The Associated Press reported.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Ferrari’s new 849 Testarossa, unveiled in September and expecting first customer deliveries in the second quarter of this year, is a completely different beast.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
Netflix and Hybe raffled off 22,000 tickets for cordoned seating dancing areas surrounding the stage, but the streamer and label were expecting at least 260,000 people to pour into the square and its surrounding streets.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026
But growth is not linear, and expecting dominance – especially in the Big 12 – is simply unrealistic.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Badosa has been one of the sport’s top players before, but Jovic played like someone who arrived expecting to control the pace.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Just a month ago, investors were expecting the Federal Reserve to cut its fed-funds interest rate at least once, if not twice this year, a move that would influence interest rates overall and indirectly drive down the cost of buying a home.
—Brian Cheung, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
This news marks the first time the National Zoo has had an expecting Asian elephant in nearly 25 years.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expecting a decision about Aaron Rodgers' future before the upcoming NFL draft, according to a new report.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Many companies set goals expecting federal tax credits would support wind and solar deployment, said Rich Powell, chief executive officer of the Clean Energy Buyers Association.
—Tammy Webber, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Organizers are expecting millions to show up to the protests across the country, The Associated Press reported.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Ferrari’s new 849 Testarossa, unveiled in September and expecting first customer deliveries in the second quarter of this year, is a completely different beast.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
Netflix and Hybe raffled off 22,000 tickets for cordoned seating dancing areas surrounding the stage, but the streamer and label were expecting at least 260,000 people to pour into the square and its surrounding streets.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026
But growth is not linear, and expecting dominance – especially in the Big 12 – is simply unrealistic.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Badosa has been one of the sport’s top players before, but Jovic played like someone who arrived expecting to control the pace.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Just a month ago, investors were expecting the Federal Reserve to cut its fed-funds interest rate at least once, if not twice this year, a move that would influence interest rates overall and indirectly drive down the cost of buying a home.
—Brian Cheung, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expecting
Adjective
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His wife was pregnant with their second child.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Several days later, his pregnant wife, Ruth, throws their toddler into the car and drops off the ransom, and Carl is returned home, more or less whole but emotionally damaged beyond repair.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Upon first light in Wrigleyville early Thursday, the marquee at Murphy’s Bleachers, the venerable bar at the corner of Waveland and Sheffield avenues, still counted down toward a day people had been anticipating for the past 166 days, since the Cubs ended last season.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Potential bidders and sports finance executives have been anticipating the league’s decision for years and will not be surprised by Wednesday’s vote.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Room by room, the author takes us through the house, now long gone.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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Retaining Hall, 39, keeps one familiar face from Dart’s rookie year on the offensive side of the building for his second NFL season, with Brian Daboll, Mike Kafka and Shea Tierney all long gone.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While awaiting prosecution for the Mahany Park shooting, Abril escaped from Placer County sheriff’s custody while receiving medical treatment at Sutter Roseville Medical Center.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Cody Laweryson, who had thrown a scoreless fourth inning, had finished his arm care routine and was awaiting news on his fate.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Expecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expecting. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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