AWAITING Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

awaiting

verb

present participle of await

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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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 Local Florida officials have expressed interest, awaiting the crucial validation data. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Investors are now awaiting July's Federal Open Market Committee meeting minutes, due Wednesday, for further insights into the Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy decisions and potential future rates trajectory. — Sean Conlon,hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026 If previous seasons are of any indication, another leap is awaiting Coker in 2026. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026 No manufacturer wants a multimillion-dollar jet sitting on the tarmac awaiting chairs or flying across the Atlantic carrying ghost suites. — Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026 All five are still awaiting trial, which was delayed until December. — Idaho Statesman, 15 Aug. 2026 The parties were still awaiting word late Friday afternoon on whether it will be delayed. — Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026 Harris and Robinson appeared Friday before Cook County Judge Luciano Panici, who ordered they both be detained while awaiting trial. — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 The Farm Bill that has passed the House and is awaiting debate in the Senate would increase that funding by $150 million and extend the effort through 2031. — Aaron Smith, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

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In the finale, after anticipating John’s attempt to run away with the money, Lucky sends Cary’s laptop and the seed phrase to the FBI, leaving her father empty-handed.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
City officials decided in advance to move the meeting from its usual location at city offices to the Henry Ford Centennial Library, anticipating a crowd as the protest plans became known.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

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Markus Strobel, executive chairman and interim chief executive officer, is expecting Coty’s top performers to pull their weight as the Gucci Beauty license, one of its crown jewels, transfers to L’Oréal in mid-2027, one year ahead of schedule.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Mike Segar | Reuters OpenAI is expecting to be on the public market soon.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

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