WATCHING (FOR) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

watching (for)

verb

present participle of watch (for)

as in expecting

to believe in the future occurrence of (something) watch for all the latest news on this Web site

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Speaking of the defense, many are expecting TCU’s experienced defensive line to have its way with a North Carolina offense that often struggled to score 20 points last season.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
Before too long, Curiosity will be expecting to hear from us.

— Ashwin R. Vasavada, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of expecting

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The return of diplomats to their posts would suggest Washington is not anticipating a return to all-out warfare.

— Chloe Taylor,Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
One humanoid robot managed to successfully play tennis against a human, anticipating unpredictable moves and showing an ability to adapt in a real-world setting.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of anticipating

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The two companies provide staff for detention centers, beds to house them, and ankle monitors to surveil those out on bond awaiting their hearings.

— Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Gamblers would bet on the fates of prisoners awaiting execution and of prominent people whose illnesses were reported on in the newspaper.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

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