1
as in eager
having or showing signs of eagerly awaiting something
expectant crowds gathered at the spot where the President was scheduled to make an appearance
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2
as in pregnant
containing unborn young within the body
a medication that should not be taken by expectant women without permission from their doctors
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as in candidate
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
divinity students who were all expectants for a curacy
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Recent Examples of expectant
Alex Konrad, Forbes, 29 Jan. 2025
When it was discovered that estrogen could be supplied not just by expectant women but by expectant horses, commercial production of the hormone took off.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Ars Technica, 12 Feb. 2025
The 29-year-old expectant mom joined her husband, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, for a picturesque sweet stroll in the autumn leaves.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
At the eleventh hour, the expectant buyer sent over a 200-page security review questionnaire.
—Alex Konrad, Forbes, 29 Jan. 2025
When it was discovered that estrogen could be supplied not just by expectant women but by expectant horses, commercial production of the hormone took off.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
But Samsung’s products are still good news for Micro LED expectants, Virey said.
—Ars Technica, 12 Feb. 2025
The 29-year-old expectant mom joined her husband, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, for a picturesque sweet stroll in the autumn leaves.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectant
Adjective
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In addition, stubbornly high interest rates are prompting institutional investors to offload their holdings in these prime spaces, while luxury companies are eager to take advantage of once-in-a-generation opportunities, and lock in properties for the long term.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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And Trump has been eager to expand the tech industry’s US footprint and cement America as a leader in artificial intelligence.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Isotretinoin is known to cause severe birth defects and miscarriages in people who are pregnant, says Wong.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
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Her doctor reassured her treatment options existed for pregnant women, and in her first trimester, Louis began chemotherapy for de novo metastatic breast cancer, which had also spread to her liver.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2025
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The first candidates are Always Morning, Phatt James, Ruby Leftstep, Teddy Rosé and Your Upstairs Neighbour AU.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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Auburn, a team that can blow through the NCAA Tournament and earn the first national championship in its history or a chaotic meltdown candidate?—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Rand and Egwene forge their own path under Moiraine's watchful eye.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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For now, the babies are being kept out of public view in the zoo’s Reptile and Amphibian House, under the watchful eye of the animal care team.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Just look at how many Oscar nominees now start out at those two festivals: Five of this year’s Best Picture hopefuls started at the two festivals, with Cannes winner Anora and Emilia Pérez and Venice entry The Brutalist dominating this year’s U.S. awards scene.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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Former state Senate Pro Tempore Toni Atkins and former U.S. Senate hopeful Katie Porter have both launched gubernatorial campaigns.—
Jenavieve Hatch,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Prince William's enthusiastic soccer celebration with Prince George went viral on social media as the pair experienced joy at their favorite team taking the lead followed by a heart breaking final score.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Whitmer's response to the meeting wasn't as enthusiastic.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Legislature also removed the match requirement for low-income applicants.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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The application form includes questions the insurance company deems necessary to properly underwrite the risk (for example, questions about the applicant’s loss history).—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Such anticipatory price increases are not a good idea and brands that do so will leave consumers with a bad taste in their mouths once the dust settles.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Gomez has also been spending considerate time with her stylist Erin Walsh crafting an elevated, elegant look in powder-blue Prada, anticipatory bridal whites, and glittering Armani Prive.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Expectant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectant. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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