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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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
David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Flo Milli kicked off her pregnancy with a little bit of mystery, but now, what fans have been dying to know has been revealed: who is the father of her expectant baby boy.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 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
So the excited couple began making all the usual plans of expectant parents.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Flo Milli kicked off her pregnancy with a little bit of mystery, but now, what fans have been dying to know has been revealed: who is the father of her expectant baby boy.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 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
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Confidence in core institutions is badly shaken, and many Americans are eager for leaders who can restore stability and uphold fundamental rights.—
Marc Lester,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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In many parts of the world, the radical belief in popular sovereignty undid the hold of the notion of the divine right of kings, just as expanding commerce created a wealthy merchant class eager for greater political say.—
Jennifer M. Harris,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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That’s why experts recommend pregnant mothers and anyone who will be around the baby to get vaccinated.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
11 Apr. 2025
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According to Argentina prosecutor Fernando Arrigo, the pregnant woman may have been a victim of Rudnev’s Ashram Shambala, an organization described by Russian authorities as a cult.—
Betiana Fernández Martino and Hira Humayan,
CNN Money,
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
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By official count, there are about 6 million Catholics in China, but the number may be higher when counting those who practice at underground churches to avoid Beijing’s watchful eye.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2025
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Powell has signaled that the Fed is keeping a watchful eye on the impact of Mr. Trump's trade policies.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Instead, like many other first-round hopefuls, Sanders will be surrounded by friends and family awaiting his name to be called.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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On Monday night, the 23-year-old's journey on the singing competition came to a close as one of the six hopefuls eliminated by the judges.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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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 29 Apr. 2025.
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