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 bill is now on the governor's desk, awaiting a signature or veto.
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Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 18 May 2026
While the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers duked it out in a physical series that the Cavs won in seven games on Sunday night, the Knicks sat at home awaiting their next opponent.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
Preston Pierce is being held in Asheville, awaiting an extradition hearing on June 5 to be sent back to West Virginia, where he will be arraigned.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 18 May 2026
And more drugs moving swiftly through development means hope for patients around the world desperately awaiting new medicines.
—Damian Garde, STAT, 18 May 2026
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Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 18 May 2026
While the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers duked it out in a physical series that the Cavs won in seven games on Sunday night, the Knicks sat at home awaiting their next opponent.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
Preston Pierce is being held in Asheville, awaiting an extradition hearing on June 5 to be sent back to West Virginia, where he will be arraigned.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 18 May 2026
And more drugs moving swiftly through development means hope for patients around the world desperately awaiting new medicines.
—Damian Garde, STAT, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for await
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The Steelers had expected this to be the case perhaps weeks or even months ago, but Rodgers took his methodical, sweet time before committing.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Those ratings create an estimate of how many goals each team is expected to score and allow in a game against an average opponent at a neutral site.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The big white buses were jammed to capacity by midday, as were the bus stops, where people often had to wait for several shuttles to pass before one arrived with room.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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Fans at Easton Stadium anticipated another grand slam, holding up their cellphones hoping to catch some magic.—
Jordan Puente,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The titles that are less eagerly anticipated can wait another day.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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