1
as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
members of the sect are confidently awaiting the imminent end of the world
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as in to wait
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
crowds had been awaiting in the streets for hours
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Recent Examples of await
Your mind will be delighted by all that awaits in your fate and destiny.
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Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 28 July 2025
The hall underwent a restoration in 2014, so the artifacts remain mostly the same, but during its closure, the floor and ceiling were replaced and wall-length screens were added to preview what awaits visitors further into the museum.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 28 July 2025
Meanwhile, mainland China’s CSI 300 traded flat as investors await more details on the U.S.-China talks which were slated to kick off in Stockholm later in the day.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 27 July 2025
The committee added that diplomatic representatives and lawyers were awaiting permission to access the crew.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 26 July 2025
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Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 28 July 2025
The hall underwent a restoration in 2014, so the artifacts remain mostly the same, but during its closure, the floor and ceiling were replaced and wall-length screens were added to preview what awaits visitors further into the museum.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 28 July 2025
Meanwhile, mainland China’s CSI 300 traded flat as investors await more details on the U.S.-China talks which were slated to kick off in Stockholm later in the day.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 27 July 2025
The committee added that diplomatic representatives and lawyers were awaiting permission to access the crew.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for await
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When complete, the plant is expected to employ 5,000 workers.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Construction is expected to continue through the latter half of 2028, displacing conference programming held in the building until the 2029 festival.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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His identity has not been released as family waits to be notified.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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While institutions might like the strategic positioning in India’s burgeoning aviation market, retail investors are perhaps waiting to come in at a lower price.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Although some categories of goods and services may be exempt or subject to a lower rate, the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry anticipates its costs to rise by over $19 billion.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Roblox now anticipates bookings for 2025 to come in between $5.87 billion to $5.79 billion, up from its prior guidance of $5.28 billion to $5.36 billion.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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