waited (for)

Definition of waited (for)next
past tense of wait (for)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waited (for)
expected
Verb
  • The next administration is expected to inherit daunting challenges.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
  • With a total investment of $520 million, the fully operational station is expected to generate 792 million kWh of electricity annually, that is enough to power around 600,000 households.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Waited (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waited%20%28for%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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