1
as in anticipating
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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2
as in waiting
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 awaiting
As of June 8, 2023, Saturn has 146 moons in its orbit, with others continually awaiting confirmation of their discovery and official naming by the International Astronomical Union.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Investors are awaiting the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting, which began on Tuesday and will conclude on Wednesday.
—Pia Singh,chloe Taylor,ganesh Rao, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
McClatchy News has reached out to Sinclair Broadcast Group, which owns and operates WICS, and is awaiting a response.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
The hurricane center also is awaiting the forecast formation of another tropical storm further to the south.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
McClatchy News reached out to the District Attorney’s Office and is awaiting a response on formal charges.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Epstein died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Family and friends are still awaiting the results of a toxicology test on the teen’s remains.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The rest are awaiting a sentence.
—Margaret Shreiner, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Investors are awaiting the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting, which began on Tuesday and will conclude on Wednesday.
—Pia Singh,chloe Taylor,ganesh Rao, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
McClatchy News has reached out to Sinclair Broadcast Group, which owns and operates WICS, and is awaiting a response.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
The hurricane center also is awaiting the forecast formation of another tropical storm further to the south.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
McClatchy News reached out to the District Attorney’s Office and is awaiting a response on formal charges.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Epstein died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Family and friends are still awaiting the results of a toxicology test on the teen’s remains.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The rest are awaiting a sentence.
—Margaret Shreiner, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaiting
Verb
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Focus on building for the long-term by anticipating challenges and fortifying business vulnerabilities.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Many are anticipating words of wisdom or premonitions from Masaryk, perhaps a warning about the impending war or the threat coming from Russia.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Malcolm was right there waiting for me out by the pool, with three bottles of champagne in a party cooler.—
T. Coraghessan Boyle,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Lebanese restaurant was a hit in the neighborhood from the outset and was perpetually packed, with crowds of people waiting for a table.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Trump failed to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook and is unlikely to secure the steep rate cut he’s demanded, with markets expecting only a 25bp move this week.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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This has been a very shaky bullpen for a while, and expecting these relievers to suddenly become rock solid as the postseason approaches seems like an exercise in wishful thinking.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Awaiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaiting. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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