as in expected
being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events
at the awaited moment the President walked up to the lectern and began his address to the nation
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as in anticipated
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 waited
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 awaited
Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Dinner awaited at the Twine Loft.
—Gina Decaprio Vercesi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
The announcement came on the ninth day of the war and after signs of a rift among Iranian officials as the country awaited a decision by the 88-seat Assembly of Experts, a group of clerics that selects Iran’s supreme leader.
—Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
The post-midnight announcement came after signs of a rift among Iranian officials as the country awaited a decision by the 88-seat Assembly of Experts, a group of clerics that selects the supreme leader.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The 133-pound, Class 3A tournament awaited Thursday morning.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
As the trio awaited Williams, the breakout star zoomed onto the ice to loud cheers from the audience.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2026
For over 30 years in Bell's 41-year history, the Oberon Ale annual release has been a tradition awaited by Midwest beer enthusiasts.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 26 Feb. 2026
The site has been dormant ever since, as the company awaited new ownership, a new name (Circulose), and a shift in leadership strategy to attract enough support to restart production.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
Just as mortgage rates fell below 6% at the end of February — a drop homebuyers awaited for four years — the war in Iran has pushed them back up again.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Dinner awaited at the Twine Loft.
—Gina Decaprio Vercesi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
The announcement came on the ninth day of the war and after signs of a rift among Iranian officials as the country awaited a decision by the 88-seat Assembly of Experts, a group of clerics that selects Iran’s supreme leader.
—Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
The post-midnight announcement came after signs of a rift among Iranian officials as the country awaited a decision by the 88-seat Assembly of Experts, a group of clerics that selects the supreme leader.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The 133-pound, Class 3A tournament awaited Thursday morning.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
As the trio awaited Williams, the breakout star zoomed onto the ice to loud cheers from the audience.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2026
For over 30 years in Bell's 41-year history, the Oberon Ale annual release has been a tradition awaited by Midwest beer enthusiasts.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 26 Feb. 2026
The site has been dormant ever since, as the company awaited new ownership, a new name (Circulose), and a shift in leadership strategy to attract enough support to restart production.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaited
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Wait to plant it a week or two after the last expected frost date in your area to ensure warmer soil and a healthy plant.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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The expected demand boom brings up questions about generation priorities.—
Kelsey Brown,
San Antonio Express-News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Former Alabama offensive lineman Wilkin Formby is anticipated to step in at right tackle, but the outcome of spring and fall practice will determine if that happens.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Of all the seasonal shifts, winter to spring is the most anticipated.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
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Sullivan could have left some positions totally devoid of veterans and waited to see what free agents fall through the cracks in June and July free agency.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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As officers waited to take Lombera into custody, a crisis negotiator tried to find a phone number to communicate with Lombera but was not successful, Wagstaffe said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For the latest on official viewing parties and scheduled activities, keep an eye on San Jose Events and city announcements as dates firm up.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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At Houston's Hobby Airport, 53% of officers called out on March 8, with 47% calling out the following day – resulting in nearly half of scheduled officers not reporting to work during the two-day stretch.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Awaited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaited. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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