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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Based on the anticipated traffic volume, the study will recommend what kind of traffic signalization is required there and what speed limits are necessary.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
The deals announced — including China’s agreement to buy 200 Boeing aircraft and some US oil and agricultural goods — were either smaller than anticipated or vague.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 15 May 2026
But all that faith paid off, and now the film is heading to Cannes for a premiere in the Un Certain Regard section as one of the festival’s most anticipated sales titles.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Even before its release, the anticipated report was adding to talk among some Republicans of blocking Stewart’s campaign for governor.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
The deals announced — including China’s agreement to buy 200 Boeing aircraft and some US oil and agricultural goods — were either smaller than anticipated or vague.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 15 May 2026
But all that faith paid off, and now the film is heading to Cannes for a premiere in the Un Certain Regard section as one of the festival’s most anticipated sales titles.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Even before its release, the anticipated report was adding to talk among some Republicans of blocking Stewart’s campaign for governor.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
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“Anticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anticipated. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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