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
Green takes care with set-up and establishes good anticipatory dread, but doesn’t leave enough time to deliver on the horror.
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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
Precision is palpable for receivers, especially when the quarterback is an anticipatory passer like Daniels.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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The author of A Bit Much on anticipatory grief, huge emotions, and the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
—Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
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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
Precision is palpable for receivers, especially when the quarterback is an anticipatory passer like Daniels.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Interview 'An Unfiltered Unleashing of Thoughts': An Interview with Sarah Jackson
Anna Fitzpatrick
The author of A Bit Much on anticipatory grief, huge emotions, and the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
—Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipatory
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On Thursday, Amazon MGM Studios, Michael G. Wilson, and Barbara Broccoli announced a new joint venture to house the intellectual property rights of James Bond, ceding creative control of the franchise to Amazon MGM after over 60 years under the watchful eye of the Broccoli family.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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The messages were delivered under the watchful eye of armed men, but appeared measured and the men in apparent good health.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
15 Feb. 2025
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The expectant mom announced her pregnancy during her late husband and brother-in-law Matthew's memorial service back in September.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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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,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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Despite the grim proceedings and grubby environment, the spatial arrangement of the image brings to mind a theatre balcony packed with eager punters ready to consume their money’s worth of entertainment.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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The 2006 film — based on the book of the same name by Lauren Weisberger — follows Andy Sachs, a recent college graduate, eager to pursue a career in journalism.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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The crypto space had reason to be enthusiastic following the election of President Trump, who largely embraced the sector.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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At two years of age, Jiggs, a persistent and enthusiastic deer runner, was banished from the pack.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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While many companies rapidly integrate AI, this data reveals a growing disconnect: employees are increasingly anxious about its impact.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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That is Europe’s most fundamental demand of Trump; the continent is intensely anxious about a pro-Moscow deal being forced on Zelensky.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Anticipatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipatory. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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