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
While awaiting trial, Nathaniel Rowland died eight months after the killing.
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2025
Emil Bove, a former Trump defense attorney who has been acting as the Justice Department's second in command while Blanche awaited confirmation, will now became the principal associate deputy attorney general.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 6 Mar. 2025
As a 16-year-old, Kalief was held in solitary confinement for two years while awaiting trial at New York’s infamous Rikers Island jail.
—James L. Dold, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2025
There is a ring on my finger that, to quote Rhett Butler, is the biggest and most vulgar ring in Atlanta (Maine), and a six-course, all-cheese dinner is awaiting us afterward.
—Christine Murphy, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2025
Emil Bove, a former Trump defense attorney who has been acting as the Justice Department's second in command while Blanche awaited confirmation, will now became the principal associate deputy attorney general.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 6 Mar. 2025
As a 16-year-old, Kalief was held in solitary confinement for two years while awaiting trial at New York’s infamous Rikers Island jail.
—James L. Dold, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2025
There is a ring on my finger that, to quote Rhett Butler, is the biggest and most vulgar ring in Atlanta (Maine), and a six-course, all-cheese dinner is awaiting us afterward.
—Christine Murphy, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for await
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Subscribe The additional tariffs are scheduled to take effect on March 4, coinciding with a high-profile annual gathering in Beijing where Chinese authorities are expected to unveil economic targets and fresh policy support.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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What does president and general manager Bill Guerin expect from Hartman for the remainder of the season?—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
3 Mar. 2025
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At the doctor's office, Kathy and Kyle resumed their discussion while waiting for their results.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Illinois can’t keep waiting for a cavalry that never comes.—
Kelly McKinney,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Every organization anticipates retirements and resignations.—
Sherzod Odilov,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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No one should have anticipated what Williams had done.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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