anticipated
adjective
an·tic·i·pat·ed
an-ˈti-sə-ˌpā-təd 
: expected or looked-forward to
A large crowd gathered for his (eagerly) anticipated arrival.
making plans for the anticipated budget cuts
Thanks to the generosity and hard work of countless talented designers, these highly anticipated events raise funds to benefit valuable, important causes …—
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The company also claimed that all components – turbines, foundations, and offshore substations – are appropriately designed to withstand all anticipated weather conditions, including extreme weather.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
The highly anticipated event, set to take place in the Hammer’s garden courtyard on May 2, aims to honor impactful artists while raising funds to support the museum’s exhibitions and public programs.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The largest anticipated protest in Miami will be at Tropical Park off Bird Road this time around, said Cindy Lerner, co-leader of the Indivisible Action Team Miami-Dade and a former Pinecrest mayor.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Terms weren’t disclosed, but Home Depot said this deal won’t impact its anticipated return to a 2x leverage ratio by the end of fiscal 2027 second quarter.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
The highly anticipated event, set to take place in the Hammer’s garden courtyard on May 2, aims to honor impactful artists while raising funds to support the museum’s exhibitions and public programs.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The largest anticipated protest in Miami will be at Tropical Park off Bird Road this time around, said Cindy Lerner, co-leader of the Indivisible Action Team Miami-Dade and a former Pinecrest mayor.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Terms weren’t disclosed, but Home Depot said this deal won’t impact its anticipated return to a 2x leverage ratio by the end of fiscal 2027 second quarter.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Anticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anticipated. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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