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
Last week, a judge granted his motion to remain at Bellevue hospital for the remainder of the trial, rather than on Rikers Island, where he has been held while awaiting trial.
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Ilya Marritz, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
In just seven days, two of the most anticipated semi-final clashes in recent Champions League history await us.
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
This is where the speculation changes to reality, as investors await commentary on on-the-ground effects of tariff negotiations and how that’s going to change sales growth.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Panicked friends and family members gathered at Jet Set in the hours after the collapse while awaiting additional news.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
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Ilya Marritz, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
In just seven days, two of the most anticipated semi-final clashes in recent Champions League history await us.
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
This is where the speculation changes to reality, as investors await commentary on on-the-ground effects of tariff negotiations and how that’s going to change sales growth.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Panicked friends and family members gathered at Jet Set in the hours after the collapse while awaiting additional news.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for await
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Musk earlier promised a new, cheaper EV platform with cars expected to be priced as low as $25,000, but dropped that to prioritize robotaxi development.—
Abhirup Roy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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No team can be without a player of his caliber and expect to win a title.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Pentagon can no longer afford to wait for the outbreak of the next conflict to enact these changes.—
MICHAEL BROWN,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Trustees anticipate that Medicare will face a substantial financial shortfall.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are anticipated.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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