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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2
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 during a May conversation with PEOPLE, Jen revealed that the pair worked on their relationship while awaiting their third child.
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Becca Longmire, People.com, 29 May 2025
Kellogg said that Washington awaited Russia's draft of a memorandum on a peace accord.
—Guy Faulconbridge, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Savannah got emotional outside the federal prison in Pensacola awaiting her father's release earlier in the day.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
Outside what remains of a natural history museum Ellie climbs a T-Rex statue, but her real birthday treat awaits her inside.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 May 2025
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Becca Longmire, People.com, 29 May 2025
Kellogg said that Washington awaited Russia's draft of a memorandum on a peace accord.
—Guy Faulconbridge, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Savannah got emotional outside the federal prison in Pensacola awaiting her father's release earlier in the day.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
Outside what remains of a natural history museum Ellie climbs a T-Rex statue, but her real birthday treat awaits her inside.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 May 2025
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Places like America’s Best Racing are working to educate casual fans about everything from betting to how well horses are taken care of and what to expect on race day.—
Spencer Ripchik,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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Michaels unfolds bigger move into fabrics: What customers can expect The Joann's acquisition meshes with Michaels' evolving consumer interests.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Detroit has been beset with injuries since spring training, and the team is still waiting on the return of at least eight players — including $15 million offseason free agent pitching acquisition Alex Cobb.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Not to wait for a national awakening — but to live into it.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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The journalists from El Faro who broke the story fled the country before it was published, anticipating arrest.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are anticipated.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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