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
McClatchy News reached out to Nothing Bundt Cakes for more information April 9 and was awaiting a response.
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Tanasia Kenney, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
While in custody at Cibola County Correctional Center awaiting trial for those crimes, Boyce began smuggling methamphetamine into the prison with the help of a guard, Correctional Officer Gabriella Torres.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
As of Tuesday afternoon, Delisle was being held on a $1 million bond in the Ada County Jail in Boise and awaiting a transfer to the Canyon County jail.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
With the Twins in town and series against Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers awaiting on their next road trip, the Royals will have played 14 division games in their first 23 outings.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
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Tanasia Kenney, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
While in custody at Cibola County Correctional Center awaiting trial for those crimes, Boyce began smuggling methamphetamine into the prison with the help of a guard, Correctional Officer Gabriella Torres.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
As of Tuesday afternoon, Delisle was being held on a $1 million bond in the Ada County Jail in Boise and awaiting a transfer to the Canyon County jail.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
With the Twins in town and series against Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers awaiting on their next road trip, the Royals will have played 14 division games in their first 23 outings.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
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No team can be without a player of his caliber and expect to win a title.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Musk earlier promised a new, cheaper EV platform with cars expected to be priced as low as $25,000, but dropped that to prioritize robotaxi development.—
Abhirup Roy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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IndieWire understands the festival was waiting to confirm Denzel Washington’s attendance, and indeed the star will be at Cannes.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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Lead With People The talent of the future won’t wait without a scaled AI strategy.—
Adam Bujak,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Read the full Cancer Daily Horoscope Leo (July 23 - August 22) Stuck in the past or anticipating the future?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The previous seasons culminated in all-time excitement at the start of this campaign, which many considered the most anticipated in recent history.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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