1
as in eager
having or showing signs of eagerly awaiting something
expectant crowds gathered at the spot where the President was scheduled to make an appearance
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2
as in pregnant
containing unborn young within the body
a medication that should not be taken by expectant women without permission from their doctors
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as in candidate
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
divinity students who were all expectants for a curacy
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Recent Examples of expectant
Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
As a result, it has been reported that about 65% of expectant moms use acetaminophen as needed.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
Emily Wichick Hourihane, CBS News, 29 Nov. 2024
Of the 880 pregnant Milwaukee mothers who applied earlier this year for a first-of-its-kind, pilot program to provide funding to pregnant mothers who earn less than $39,000 a year, Botello and Powless were among the 100 expectant moms picked through a lottery.
—Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
When it was discovered that estrogen could be supplied not just by expectant women but by expectant horses, commercial production of the hormone took off.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
As a result, it has been reported that about 65% of expectant moms use acetaminophen as needed.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
However, investigators learned there was someone who was not as enthused – the expectant father of the baby, 33-year-old Matthew Plote, who was a firefighter-paramedic.
—Emily Wichick Hourihane, CBS News, 29 Nov. 2024
Of the 880 pregnant Milwaukee mothers who applied earlier this year for a first-of-its-kind, pilot program to provide funding to pregnant mothers who earn less than $39,000 a year, Botello and Powless were among the 100 expectant moms picked through a lottery.
—Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectant
Adjective
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The test kitchen concept is one that Milo's is eager to share with the community and their biggest fans.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
18 Mar. 2025
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The fictional couple’s dynamic was one of the most compelling elements of the original series, and fans will be eager to see how their story unfolds in the new chapter.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The retired soccer star, 35, who is pregnant with her second baby, has partnered with Babylist to design her baby boy's nursery.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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In the second instance, last February, a man was told his grandson had hurt a pregnant woman in a crash and the baby had died.—
Nate Gartrell,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Coe, who came third in a field of seven candidates in the IOC Presidential elections last week, made his stance on the issue clear during the campaign.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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While the Emerson survey found Adams in the No. 3 slot, the Honan Strategy and Data for Progress polls projected Comptroller Brad Lander as the third place candidate, locking in 8% in both.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The video shows a serious Red, focused on flipping the patties under the watchful eye of Hussle’s brother, Blacc Sam. While Sexyy Red flips the burgers, another member of the kitchen staff covers them with cheese.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Oh, God, protect my daughter with your watchful eye that never sleeps.—
Mirna Alrached,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Eventually the internet provided a community, in the shape of like-minded teenage hopefuls producing music for SoundCloud.—
Sam Davies,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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Demand was instant and overwhelming, with tens of thousands of hopefuls registering for a chance to buy one.—
Roberta Naas,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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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The Legislature also removed the match requirement for low-income applicants.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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The application form includes questions the insurance company deems necessary to properly underwrite the risk (for example, questions about the applicant’s loss history).—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Inside federal offices, the mood has been tense and anticipatory.—
Erica L. Green,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Mental Health Counseling For many caregivers, the emotional burden of watching a parent decline, navigating complex family dynamics, or processing anticipatory grief can be overwhelming.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Expectant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectant. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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