as in watchful
having or showing signs of eagerly awaiting something couldn't control his anticipatory excitement on Christmas morning

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Recent Examples of anticipatory There’s a lot of anticipatory concern in these areas. Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025 But Greenland said that prices could rise sooner, because anticipatory responses to tariffs have been documented. Evan Moore and, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025 Green takes care with set-up and establishes good anticipatory dread, but doesn’t leave enough time to deliver on the horror. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025 In addition, anticipatory planning of public health needs is key as global warming intensifies weather events like wildfires and hurricanes, which threaten access to hospitals and strain limited resources. John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for anticipatory
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  • The more recent batch of 15 wolves came from B.C. and they were released (under the watchful eyes of many concerned ranchers) in Eagle and Pitkin Counties this January.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Denim manufacturers are soldiering on, leaning on innovation and their internal capabilities to drive business while also keeping a watchful eye on the situation.
    Carved in Blue, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Breastfeeding Happy Hour support group: Hosted by the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County for expectant and new moms.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
  • So the excited couple began making all the usual plans of expectant parents.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • With rising incomes, a booming domestic travel sector and a government eager to improve the country’s tourism infrastructure, India is commanding unprecedented attention from the world’s most prominent hotel brands.
    Ronak D. Desai, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Trump is eager to avoid repeating some of the turnover that characterized his first term.
    Time, Time, 30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Although Lederman is enthusiastic about this business model, Frannexus isn’t in the business of convincing clients to buy franchises.
    Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Grange leaders are enthusiastic about contributing to the Cruise Nights’ fundraising efforts for the Ramona Senior Center, Carlson said.
    Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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  • As the end of the sale nears, the company running things becomes more and more anxious to sell as much of the merchandise as possible.
    Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Highlight your expertise—maybe that's handling anxious children or those with special needs.
    Ajay Prasad, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025

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“Anticipatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipatory. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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