1
as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
members of the sect are confidently awaiting the imminent end of the world
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2
as in to wait
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
crowds had been awaiting in the streets for hours
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Recent Examples of await
Barbara Lenz went missing on May 6, 1989, at the age of 31 after being dropped off at her Woodbine apartment by her then-boyfriend Robert Davis, who now is in jail awaiting trial on the new charge.
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Kyle Werner, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
The entertainment industry and his fans are awaiting further details on his condition.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Police said the Holland Police Department took the suspect in custody at 5:15 a.m. Thursday, after being notified by the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force
Crestwood police Chief Kevin Sisk said no charges have been filed as police are still awaiting extradition of the suspect back to Illinois.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
So the intrigue factor could hardly be higher as devotees await both their subsequent releases to see whether either or both of these master songwriters will fully Go There.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
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Kyle Werner, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
The entertainment industry and his fans are awaiting further details on his condition.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Police said the Holland Police Department took the suspect in custody at 5:15 a.m. Thursday, after being notified by the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force
Crestwood police Chief Kevin Sisk said no charges have been filed as police are still awaiting extradition of the suspect back to Illinois.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
So the intrigue factor could hardly be higher as devotees await both their subsequent releases to see whether either or both of these master songwriters will fully Go There.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for await
Verb
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Snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches were expected, with up to a foot possible.—
Sean Murphy and Russ Bynum,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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He’s been steady, knows the club, knows what’s expected.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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But the longer the Jets wait, the more the cost of doing business will continue to increase.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
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In the movie, these figures are all here for the main event, the one fans have been waiting to see realized on screen.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The company anticipates more imports will be diverted to Birmingham and Manchester.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Mar. 2025
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The county anticipates reopening Latta Place in 2026.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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