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 anticipated date of delivery is July 14th
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This extends the anticipated recovery period, typically around a year.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Dutcher did not provide specifics about the nature of the surgery or the anticipated recovery time.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Here's a first look inside the hotly anticipated Raffles Sentosa Singapore.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
As for the anticipated seating capacity on Aug. 23?
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Dutcher did not provide specifics about the nature of the surgery or the anticipated recovery time.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Here's a first look inside the hotly anticipated Raffles Sentosa Singapore.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
As for the anticipated seating capacity on Aug. 23?
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anticipated
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“Anticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anticipated. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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