1
as in expecting
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
I anticipate that we'll be seeing you for New Year's
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as in foreseeing
to realize or know about beforehand
I anticipated this unhelpful response
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Recent Examples of anticipating
Despite this drop, the proportion of Americans anticipating an economic downturn over the next year remained steady.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Elsewhere, Geneva’s luxury market is anticipating a 3 percent price growth.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
Even more challenging is accurately anticipating how much excess solar will be fed back into the grid or how much electricity will be needed for EV charging in the next three, five, 10 years.
—Abhay Gupta, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
For eager eyes anticipating his arrival, the NORAD Tracks Santa website and app are here to provide Christmas revelry by following exactly where in the world the Big Red Guy is and where his course will bring him next.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Part of this was busting out all the tools of cinema in this opening that leaves the viewer yearning and anticipating the next moment of release.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
The bulk of that tension comes from a haunted wooden man that remains onscreen and barely ever moves—leaving the audience painfully stuck anticipating the moment when the nightmarish figure will spring to life.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Economists had been anticipating a cut to the RRR—which will free up money for banks to lend and invest—by the end of this year, as signaled by the central bank earlier.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
The morning is often a time to take stock of the day ahead, anticipating tasks to be completed and problems to be solved.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Elsewhere, Geneva’s luxury market is anticipating a 3 percent price growth.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
Even more challenging is accurately anticipating how much excess solar will be fed back into the grid or how much electricity will be needed for EV charging in the next three, five, 10 years.
—Abhay Gupta, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
For eager eyes anticipating his arrival, the NORAD Tracks Santa website and app are here to provide Christmas revelry by following exactly where in the world the Big Red Guy is and where his course will bring him next.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Part of this was busting out all the tools of cinema in this opening that leaves the viewer yearning and anticipating the next moment of release.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
The bulk of that tension comes from a haunted wooden man that remains onscreen and barely ever moves—leaving the audience painfully stuck anticipating the moment when the nightmarish figure will spring to life.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Economists had been anticipating a cut to the RRR—which will free up money for banks to lend and invest—by the end of this year, as signaled by the central bank earlier.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
The morning is often a time to take stock of the day ahead, anticipating tasks to be completed and problems to be solved.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipating
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Many of the alerts mention snow, with some parts of the nation expecting several inches, with some of the highest snowfall amounts expected in high-elevation areas.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Mets could look to lock up Alonso next, with several sources throughout the industry expecting the Polar Bear to return to the team that drafted him.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Shein is eyeing an initial public offering in London, but is still awaiting regulatory approval after filing a preliminary prospectus in November 2023.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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Both projects are awaiting final federal regulations, which are delayed due to unresolved administrative and legislative issues.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The National Weather Service is predicting above-average temperatures for the 2024-2025 winter season after the Louisville area saw its ninth warmest winter in 2023.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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After today, the National Weather Service in Gaylord is predicting a warmer Christmas this year.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Anticipating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipating. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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