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
The legislation awaits review by the Senate and final approval by King Norodom Sihamoni.
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ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Roher and his wife are expecting their first child as the film is being made, and an overarching theme is the question of what kind of world awaits the next generation.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers still don't know who their starting quarterback will be when the 2026 NFL season kicks off as Aaron Rodgers awaits his final decision.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Fans of the group, known collectively as ARMY, have been anxiously awaiting the group’s return since then.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Roher and his wife are expecting their first child as the film is being made, and an overarching theme is the question of what kind of world awaits the next generation.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers still don't know who their starting quarterback will be when the 2026 NFL season kicks off as Aaron Rodgers awaits his final decision.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Fans of the group, known collectively as ARMY, have been anxiously awaiting the group’s return since then.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
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The MorphoScan’s measurements ebbed and flowed from day to day as expected, with my weight dropping the day after a cardio workout and increasing after a weekend of indulgence.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Adam is expected to throw back-to-back days before his potential activation on April 8, or perhaps after the road trip.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Colorado Hospital Association — which opposes the bill — says state laws require all hospitals to screen patients for discounted care, wait six months before garnishing wages, and provide 30 days' notice.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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With the March 31 deadline approaching, experts warn that waiting too long can leave Medicare users paying more—and with fewer options—until the next enrollment period begins in October.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The firm has seen operators anticipate relatively short life cycles and construct facilities that are more modular in response.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Doncic’s agency first told ESPN of the news of the Slovenian star’s attempt to recover quicker, potentially joining the Lakers for games in the playoffs sooner than anticipated.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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