as in expected
being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events
the anticipated date of delivery is July 14th
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as in awaited
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
I anticipate that we'll be seeing you for New Year's
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as in foresaw
to realize or know about beforehand
I anticipated this unhelpful response
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Recent Examples of anticipated
Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Nolan's first film since the Oscar-winning Oppenheimer, The Odyssey, out July 17, is one of the most anticipated movies of 2026, boasting an all-star cast and crew of Oscar-winning talent in front of and behind the camera.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
David Bauder, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
While anticipated, the cutbacks were deeper than expected, resulting in the shutdown of the Post’s renowned sports section, and the elimination of its photography staff.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Viewership did not get an anticipated kick up by attracting curiosity seekers during Dokoupil’s first month, but one person watching intensely was Bari Weiss.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Nolan's first film since the Oscar-winning Oppenheimer, The Odyssey, out July 17, is one of the most anticipated movies of 2026, boasting an all-star cast and crew of Oscar-winning talent in front of and behind the camera.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
While anticipated, the cutbacks were deeper than expected, resulting in the shutdown of the Post’s renowned sports section, the elimination of its photography staff and sharp reductions in personnel responsible for coverage of metropolitan Washington and overseas.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
While anticipated, the cutbacks were deeper than expected, resulting in the shutdown of the Post’s renowned sports section, and the elimination of its photography staff.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipated
Adjective
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In this context, refusal is not treated as a malfunction, but as an expected part of how the technology is meant to function.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The league said her expected timeline for recovery is four to six months, which could run into the start of the Minnesota Lynx’s season.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There are veterans like Delroy Lindo and Amy Madigan, who have long-awaited for recognitions throughout their careers.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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Under a decadent caviar beurre blanc, a bounty of scallops awaited.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Those with clout in various spheres coalesced into one clubby circle, and fell prey to a groupthink that foresaw riches for everyone, without consequences.—
Evan Hughes,
The Atlantic,
20 Oct. 2025
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As for the rest of our readers’ predictions, 20% foresaw the grand prize going to freestyler Chris Turner, while 14% threw their support behind Jourdan Blue‘s velvety voice and even velvetier hair.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
24 Sep. 2025
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Karp wrote the day after the scheduled dinner.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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Call it a scheduled victory for the surging New York Knicks, who wiped the Capital One Arena floors with the home team in a 132-101 victory on Tuesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The fate of a comet that was predicted to pass close to Earth remains a mystery five years after its dramatic breakup in the inner solar system — but some astronomers think a part of it might still be out there.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Still, research and consulting firm Cerulli Associates predicted in November that the ETFs will grow at a 29% to 35% five-year compound annual growth rate.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Anticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipated. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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