as in pregnant
containing unborn young within the body
the special nutritional needs of expecting women
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as in anticipating
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
we expect their arrival late this afternoon
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Recent Examples of expecting
Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
But, so far, the numbers show there may not be the overwhelming demand the tourism industry was expecting.
—Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 6 June 2026
The Chicago Cubs entered the 2026 season expecting to field one of the National League's most productive offenses and another postseason run.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
No one is expecting any miracles from the Sox, especially without Murakami’s moon shots.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Rumors have it that the Boston Red Sox are expecting to make a push for a playoff spot.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank, who are expecting their third child, both wore navy.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 6 June 2026
On the other hand, those expecting a crowd for the wedding ceremony might want to call in a furniture rental company and bring their own wedding planner.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs are expecting a big year from 2024 first-round draft pick Xavier Worthy, and the wide receiver who turned 23 in April is preparing accordingly.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Adjective
This news marks the first time the National Zoo has had an expecting Asian elephant in nearly 25 years.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
In an excerpt, published by The Wall Street Journal, from his forthcoming book, the vice president — who is currently expecting his fourth child with his wife — wrote about how Kirk’s fatal shooting at age 31 in Utah in September became a factor in Usha's decision to have another baby.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
But, so far, the numbers show there may not be the overwhelming demand the tourism industry was expecting.
—Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 6 June 2026
The Chicago Cubs entered the 2026 season expecting to field one of the National League's most productive offenses and another postseason run.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
No one is expecting any miracles from the Sox, especially without Murakami’s moon shots.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Rumors have it that the Boston Red Sox are expecting to make a push for a playoff spot.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank, who are expecting their third child, both wore navy.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 6 June 2026
On the other hand, those expecting a crowd for the wedding ceremony might want to call in a furniture rental company and bring their own wedding planner.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs are expecting a big year from 2024 first-round draft pick Xavier Worthy, and the wide receiver who turned 23 in April is preparing accordingly.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expecting
Adjective
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In addition, a less diverse diet in pregnant mothers is linked to food allergy and asthma risk.—
Dr. Daniel DiGiacomo,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Being a child, over 65 or pregnant puts you at greater risk, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Tech’s support of Sorsby is resulting in a backlash the school was not anticipating.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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By dramatically lowering prices, the company’s reportedly hoping to steal users, while also anticipating similar price cuts by its competitor.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Suddenly, photos, videos, or important documents are just… gone.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2026
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Room by room, the author takes us through the house, now long gone.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Before being found not guilty by a jury in October 2025, Joshua George spent nearly four years behind bars awaiting trial, facing the possibility of the death penalty if convicted.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The deal is awaiting regulatory approval, but officials in several state states recently announced plans to try to block the merger.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Expecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expecting. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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