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as in expects
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 waits
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 awaits
An iconic Dana Carvey character awaits.
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EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
That rediscovery of a deeper humanity, which comes from collective solidarity [and] collective action, awaits anyone who will look honestly at our situation.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
From its simple, red-brick façade that spans 23 feet wide, bystanders won’t pick up on what awaits behind its double doors.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Kirk Cousins' slump has come at an inopportune time, as the fierce defense of his former team awaits the Falcons quarterback on Sunday, Jarrett Bell writes.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Arizona State and Iowa State are set to play for the conference title on Saturday while BYU awaits a bowl game invitation.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The plan, which awaits approval by lawmakers, would lift the maximum rebate from 20% to 30%, with no upper limit on total cash back.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
After walking the market make a short drive to the pier where your guide team awaits with snacks, lunch and drinks.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Paws Up Montana Winter adventure awaits at this Four-Star hideaway.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
That rediscovery of a deeper humanity, which comes from collective solidarity [and] collective action, awaits anyone who will look honestly at our situation.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
From its simple, red-brick façade that spans 23 feet wide, bystanders won’t pick up on what awaits behind its double doors.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Kirk Cousins' slump has come at an inopportune time, as the fierce defense of his former team awaits the Falcons quarterback on Sunday, Jarrett Bell writes.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Arizona State and Iowa State are set to play for the conference title on Saturday while BYU awaits a bowl game invitation.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The plan, which awaits approval by lawmakers, would lift the maximum rebate from 20% to 30%, with no upper limit on total cash back.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
After walking the market make a short drive to the pier where your guide team awaits with snacks, lunch and drinks.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Paws Up Montana Winter adventure awaits at this Four-Star hideaway.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awaits
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Belmont Park Village, the first North American outpost of the collection, expects to house about 160 shops, and is located in Elmont, Long Island, adjacent to the Belmont Park racetrack and the UBS Arena.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Fans can find data, live sports schedules and search capabilities, and Gracenote expects to offer future product add-ons like a display of game scores; team standings; and nods to athlete appearances in entertainment content.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Compiled annually by a group led by Franklin Leonard, a recipient of a Gotham tribute award this year, Variety waits with childlike anticipation each year to see which scripts film executives have really been buzzing over — but haven’t had the budget or the chutzpah to put into production just yet.Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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But technology waits for no one, and with all the hype around AI, you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s been forgotten.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Waukesha County anticipates using the grant money on demolition costs, county spokeswoman Hillary Mintz said.Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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The county has already released marketing materials to attract interested developers and anticipates putting out a request for proposals in February.Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Awaits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awaits. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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