1
as in anticipating
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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as in waiting
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 awaiting
Ver, 45, is awaiting a Spanish judge’s decision on whether he must be extradited to America after his April arrest in Barcelona while attending a crypto conference.
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Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
The company is awaiting further guidance from the FDA.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Miller was awaiting extradition to Wisconsin, Bygd said.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Lots of work yet to do, and lots of exciting opportunities awaiting.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
He was sentenced to death for the California murders and died of natural causes in July 2021 while awaiting his execution.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
The mood of those awaiting Harris’ remarks is noticeably jovial, says Kathy Papa, who drove in from nearby Byron Center to see Harris speak.
—Sarah Atwood, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024
There’s also balance, with sweeping, powerfully dynamic, and quite honestly brilliant group scenes layering World War II battlefields and the ballet studio or depicting the wavering hopefulness of wartime nurses and beleaguered soldiers awaiting the voyage home at the French port of Dunkirk.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
Across the room, artist Rebecca Schneider created stunning fashion portraits, with each Forces attendee eagerly awaiting their turn.
—Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
The company is awaiting further guidance from the FDA.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Miller was awaiting extradition to Wisconsin, Bygd said.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Lots of work yet to do, and lots of exciting opportunities awaiting.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
He was sentenced to death for the California murders and died of natural causes in July 2021 while awaiting his execution.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
The mood of those awaiting Harris’ remarks is noticeably jovial, says Kathy Papa, who drove in from nearby Byron Center to see Harris speak.
—Sarah Atwood, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024
There’s also balance, with sweeping, powerfully dynamic, and quite honestly brilliant group scenes layering World War II battlefields and the ballet studio or depicting the wavering hopefulness of wartime nurses and beleaguered soldiers awaiting the voyage home at the French port of Dunkirk.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
Across the room, artist Rebecca Schneider created stunning fashion portraits, with each Forces attendee eagerly awaiting their turn.
—Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaiting
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As animals – human or otherwise – navigate the unpredictability of life, anticipating positive experiences helps drive a persistence to keep searching for life’s rewards.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the soccer foundation is still working with DSM on a development agreement for the site but is not anticipating additional cash contributions from the city, Jansen said.Jason Clayworth, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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Think twice before hitchhiking Think twice before trying to catch a ride by waiting on the side of the road in Minnesota.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The 2022 vibe would do very nicely as the schedule will follow the same pattern with the Black Caps waiting to greet England afterwards for two Tests back at the Basin Reserve and then Hamilton.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The city is expecting 500,000 tourists for the pop star’s six-night, two-weekend stand of her Eras tour.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Omega Therapeutics announced strategic prioritization in March 2024 to streamline the organization and optimize research and development, expecting cash to fund operations into the second quarter of 2025.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Awaiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaiting. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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