- present participle of anticipate.
anticipating
Example Sentences
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After several movie announcements at San Diego Comic-Con last month, fans had been anticipating Marvel’s D23 presentation would focus on its series slate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
During the current first quarter, Tapestry expects $1.55 in earnings per share, ahead of the $1.49 a share analysts are anticipating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Fans have been anticipating their doubles reunion since Serena announced her return to competitive tennis in June.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
For the third quarter, analysts are anticipating revenue of $12.5 billion, according to FactSet.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
Mrs. Pontellier’s mind was quite at rest concerning the present material needs of her children, and she could not see the use of anticipating and making winter night garments the subject of her summer meditations.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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