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
Hannah Sacks, People.com, 2 June 2025
Attendees also can connect with other expectant parents and grandparents in a welcoming, supportive environment.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Ars Technica, 12 Feb. 2025
Last month, the expectant mom celebrated the impending arrival of her son with a baby shower with family and friends.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The expectant mom, who's the daughter of Clint Eastwood and British actress Frances Fisher, first became a mother in September 2018.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 2 June 2025
Attendees also can connect with other expectant parents and grandparents in a welcoming, supportive environment.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Noun
But Samsung’s products are still good news for Micro LED expectants, Virey said.
—Ars Technica, 12 Feb. 2025
Last month, the expectant mom celebrated the impending arrival of her son with a baby shower with family and friends.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectant
Adjective
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Applications for the program will open later this year and the government is optimistic about strong interest from those eager to capitalize on this opportunity.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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As growth in the region has pushed west and commercial development has accelerated beyond Boise, Idaho’s second-largest city has added jobs, boosted wages and caught the eye of employers eager to set up shop in a central location and cut their workers’ commute times.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The anonymous pregnant woman, who is also a plaintiff, has not yet tried to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine during her pregnancy but intends to, according to her attorneys.—
ByMary Kekatos,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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Melendez's wife, Maria, is pregnant and has a 11-month-old son.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Noun
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On Tuesday, two state legislators joined the crowded field of Democratic candidates looking to replace longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Led by Stanford PhD candidate Jared Moore, the team reviewed therapeutic guidelines from organizations including the Department of Veterans Affairs, American Psychological Association, and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Techniques passed down through generations, refined through repetition and perfected under the watchful eye of a woman who demanded excellence.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In it, rooms filled with monitors show simulated airplanes taxiing on runways and taking off – all under the watchful eyes of students learning to keep the flying public safe.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Even on a floor filled with NBA players and hopefuls, Edgecombe's athleticism stands out.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Before boarding the cruise ship SS Adventure, where thirty-three America’s Next Top Model hopefuls would be whittled down to thirteen, the contract the show had sent me seemed huge.—
Sarah Hartshorne
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The fans who showed up at the Intuit Dome were enthusiastic enough, especially when the in-game host fired them up, but the matchups between geographic neighbors Palm Beach and Miami, and L.A. and San Diego, don’t exactly scream rivalry.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Peggy meets a handsome doctor from Newport whose family is less than enthusiastic about her career.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Newsweek has reported dozens of cases involving green card holders and applicants who were swept up in the immigration raids and various arrests, as well as several who have been released from detention.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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An applicant’s conservator, guardian or legal representative should provide supporting documentation with the Data Card.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The path forward requires proactive, anticipatory leadership: securing AI systems, embedding oversight and establishing governance structures now, not waiting for compliance mandates to dictate the response.—
Metin Kortak,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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While it could be argued that there’s no bad place to stay in such a dreamy locale, World’s Best Awards voters would be the first to point out that certain touches—like anticipatory service and an expansive slate of programming—can take a visit to this region from wonderful to wow-worthy.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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“Expectant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectant. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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