anticipated
adjective
an·tic·i·pat·ed
an-ˈti-sə-ˌpā-təd 
: expected or looked-forward to
A large crowd gathered for his (eagerly) anticipated arrival.
making plans for the anticipated budget cuts
Thanks to the generosity and hard work of countless talented designers, these highly anticipated events raise funds to benefit valuable, important causes …—
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the anticipated date of delivery is July 14th
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The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
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Jeff Capellini,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Another factor in pump prices is the anticipated increase in summer driving.
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News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Now, for the first time since signing elsewhere, Bichette is preparing to return to Rogers Centre as an opposing player, creating one of the most anticipated moments on Toronto's schedule.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The anticipated film was widely speculated as a potential Venice Film Festival title but Deadline revealed earlier this year that the Lido isn’t a likely destination for the feature.
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Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
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Jeff Capellini,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Another factor in pump prices is the anticipated increase in summer driving.
—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Now, for the first time since signing elsewhere, Bichette is preparing to return to Rogers Centre as an opposing player, creating one of the most anticipated moments on Toronto's schedule.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The anticipated film was widely speculated as a potential Venice Film Festival title but Deadline revealed earlier this year that the Lido isn’t a likely destination for the feature.
—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for anticipated
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“Anticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anticipated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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