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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Experts say the anticipated shipment could produce about 180,000 barrels of diesel, enough to feed Cuba’s daily demand for nine or 10 days.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
If the anticipated gains do materialize—if businesses become more productive thanks to AI—the economy will experience stronger output growth, which would be accompanied by declining inflation as potential output expands.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
My upcoming album, ‘Bully,’ is currently one of the most anticipated pre-saves of any album on Spotify too.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
The anticipated jump for Byfield after a strong finish to the 2024-25 season didn’t arrive.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
If the anticipated gains do materialize—if businesses become more productive thanks to AI—the economy will experience stronger output growth, which would be accompanied by declining inflation as potential output expands.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
My upcoming album, ‘Bully,’ is currently one of the most anticipated pre-saves of any album on Spotify too.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
The anticipated jump for Byfield after a strong finish to the 2024-25 season didn’t arrive.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 1 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026.
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