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
But sales for the console have been on a decline lately as gamers awaited the next generation of Switch.
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Lake County prosecutors later charged Torrez with the murders and released Laura’s father, Jerry Hobbs, who had spent five years in jail awaiting trial before he was cleared of the crime and released.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The Washington Post analysis by Dan Balz: A different and more dangerous world awaits Trump.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
The very same sense of magic and splendor awaits at Spa Royal Mansour.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Lake County prosecutors later charged Torrez with the murders and released Laura’s father, Jerry Hobbs, who had spent five years in jail awaiting trial before he was cleared of the crime and released.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The Washington Post analysis by Dan Balz: A different and more dangerous world awaits Trump.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
The very same sense of magic and splendor awaits at Spa Royal Mansour.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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In the first phase of the ceasefire deal, 33 hostages -- including women, children, sick people and those over 50 -- are expected to be released gradually in return for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.—
SHLOMO MOR AND WAAFA SHURAFA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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The coldest air of the season is expected across Florida on Saturday morning with even the potential for falling iguanas!—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Gentle' Neighbor's Dog Escapes, Livestock Know Who to Stand Behind Hearts Melt as Spaniel Puppy and Kitten Become Unlikely 'Best Friends' Newsweek is waiting for @tacoshellandbob provide a comment.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Or maybe DuPont is waiting for the valuation multiples on water companies to expand after falling over the past six months.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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With two more films expected to debut later in the month, the total is anticipated to reach 74.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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Withdrawal from the agreement was anticipated to be among Trump’s first actions in office, which are expected to focus in large part on energy and environmental policy.—
Zack Budryk,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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