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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for await
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It is expected Arkansas (43-13) will be a top 8 overall seed for the tournament, which would also guarantee a home super regional if the Razorbacks win their regional.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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In just 25 years, the nation is expected to experience an average of 45 to 85 high-tide flooding days a year.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Judd told reporters the woman questioned why deputies waited so long to shoot, but the sheriff said his deputies were trying to de-escalate the situation.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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Back in Lisbon, Magellan meets and marries Beatriz (Angela Azevedo), though she’s largely left to wait and wilt as her husband remains faithful above all to the waves.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
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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In California, the nation’s No. 1 tourist destination, international visits are expected to drop by 9.2% through the year, with international spending anticipated to drop 4.2%, according to a forecast published last month by Visit California and Tourism Economics.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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