1
as in eager
having or showing signs of eagerly awaiting something
expectant crowds gathered at the spot where the President was scheduled to make an appearance
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2
as in pregnant
containing unborn young within the body
a medication that should not be taken by expectant women without permission from their doctors
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as in candidate
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
divinity students who were all expectants for a curacy
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Recent Examples of expectant
Alex Konrad, Forbes, 29 Jan. 2025
When it was discovered that estrogen could be supplied not just by expectant women but by expectant horses, commercial production of the hormone took off.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Ars Technica, 12 Feb. 2025
The 29-year-old expectant mom joined her husband, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, for a picturesque sweet stroll in the autumn leaves.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
At the eleventh hour, the expectant buyer sent over a 200-page security review questionnaire.
—Alex Konrad, Forbes, 29 Jan. 2025
When it was discovered that estrogen could be supplied not just by expectant women but by expectant horses, commercial production of the hormone took off.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
But Samsung’s products are still good news for Micro LED expectants, Virey said.
—Ars Technica, 12 Feb. 2025
The 29-year-old expectant mom joined her husband, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, for a picturesque sweet stroll in the autumn leaves.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectant
Adjective
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In addition, stubbornly high interest rates are prompting institutional investors to offload their holdings in these prime spaces, while luxury companies are eager to take advantage of once-in-a-generation opportunities, and lock in properties for the long term.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The paper gave him space to hone his style and themes, as well as time to find an audience eager for something that was not like anything else.—
Art Spiegelman,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Isotretinoin is known to cause severe birth defects and miscarriages in people who are pregnant, says Wong.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
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Her doctor reassured her treatment options existed for pregnant women, and in her first trimester, Louis began chemotherapy for de novo metastatic breast cancer, which had also spread to her liver.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2025
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The firm often watches companies for many years before investing and has an extensive stable of impressive board candidates.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
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First baseman Josh Bell and relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan were listed by Kelly as two of the 10 most likely candidates to be traded at this year's trade deadline.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Rand and Egwene forge their own path under Moiraine's watchful eye.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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For now, the babies are being kept out of public view in the zoo’s Reptile and Amphibian House, under the watchful eye of the animal care team.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Just look at how many Oscar nominees now start out at those two festivals: Five of this year’s Best Picture hopefuls started at the two festivals, with Cannes winner Anora and Emilia Pérez and Venice entry The Brutalist dominating this year’s U.S. awards scene.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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Will two Denver Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray ultimately be available in a critical clash of Western Conference playoff hopefuls on Tuesday night?—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Eric Bailly was the most enthusiastic dancer, standing on the massage table giving it some and kicking pizza boxes.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Buehrle delighted a cold but enthusiastic crowd of 25,390 at the stadium during a 6-0 blanking of the Texas Rangers.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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The program provides forgivable loans for down payments and closing costs to qualified applicants to smooth the path to homeownership.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
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In a tight labor market, companies offered retirement savings as an incentive to applicants.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Such anticipatory price increases are not a good idea and brands that do so will leave consumers with a bad taste in their mouths once the dust settles.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Gomez has also been spending considerate time with her stylist Erin Walsh crafting an elevated, elegant look in powder-blue Prada, anticipatory bridal whites, and glittering Armani Prive.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Expectant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectant. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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