1
as in expecting
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
I anticipate that we'll be seeing you for New Year's
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2
as in foreseeing
to realize or know about beforehand
I anticipated this unhelpful response
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Recent Examples of anticipating
Tech’s support of Sorsby is resulting in a backlash the school was not anticipating.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
By dramatically lowering prices, the company’s reportedly hoping to steal users, while also anticipating similar price cuts by its competitor.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 June 2026
For many fans, part of the viewing experience is anticipating a season's first viral moment.
—Jacqueline Jevtich, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
SailPoint expects adjusted earnings of 30 cents to 34 cents for the full year ending January, while analysts polled by FactSet were anticipating 32 cents.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 June 2026
The city is preparing for a busy weekend, anticipating around 30,000 people a day for the three-day music festival.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 7 June 2026
The team anticipating it would occupy our summer baseball fascination is captivating for all the wrong reasons.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Across all industries, organizations are navigating and anticipating rapid change, increasing complexity and the ever-rising expectations from both employees and customers.
—Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2026
If your kids are anticipating the return of their favorite shows, Netflix has both little and big kids covered.
—Parents, 3 June 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
By dramatically lowering prices, the company’s reportedly hoping to steal users, while also anticipating similar price cuts by its competitor.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 June 2026
For many fans, part of the viewing experience is anticipating a season's first viral moment.
—Jacqueline Jevtich, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
SailPoint expects adjusted earnings of 30 cents to 34 cents for the full year ending January, while analysts polled by FactSet were anticipating 32 cents.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 June 2026
The city is preparing for a busy weekend, anticipating around 30,000 people a day for the three-day music festival.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 7 June 2026
The team anticipating it would occupy our summer baseball fascination is captivating for all the wrong reasons.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Across all industries, organizations are navigating and anticipating rapid change, increasing complexity and the ever-rising expectations from both employees and customers.
—Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2026
If your kids are anticipating the return of their favorite shows, Netflix has both little and big kids covered.
—Parents, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipating
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In an excerpt, published by The Wall Street Journal, from his forthcoming book, the vice president — who is currently expecting his fourth child with his wife — wrote about how Kirk’s fatal shooting at age 31 in Utah in September became a factor in Usha's decision to have another baby.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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But, so far, the numbers show there may not be the overwhelming demand the tourism industry was expecting.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Arsenal anticipated potential managerial changes at rival clubs, foreseeing the departure of Jurgen Klopp from Liverpool, among others.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
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The survey is an indicator of companies foreseeing good conditions minus those feeling pessimistic.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Before being found not guilty by a jury in October 2025, Joshua George spent nearly four years behind bars awaiting trial, facing the possibility of the death penalty if convicted.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The deal is awaiting regulatory approval, but officials in several state states recently announced plans to try to block the merger.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Many traders see China’s eventual return to pre-Iran war oil purchasing rates as the key to predicting when oil prices finally lurch higher.—
Devika Krishna Kumar,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Perhaps granting the nation some reprieve, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has projected a below-average hurricane season, predicting eight to 14 named storms.—
Mallory Wilson,
The Hill,
4 June 2026
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“Anticipating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipating. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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