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ADJECTIVE

expectant

Synonyms

WEAK

alert anticipative anxious apprehensive awaiting breathless eager expecting hopeful hoping in suspense on edge on tenterhooks prepared raring ready vigilant waiting waiting on watchful with bated breath

ADJECTIVE

vigilant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxious attentive aware cautious circumspect keen observant wary

WEAK

acute agog alert guarded looking to on alert on guard on the ball on the job on the lookout on the qui vive on toes open-eyed sharp sleepless unsleeping waiting on wakeful wide-awake with eyes peeled with weather eye open

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless heedless ignorant inattentive incautious indifferent indiscreet rash thoughtless unaware uncareful unobservant

WEAK

impulsive negligent

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CDs are investment vehicles with set interest rates that attract people looking for a safe haven for their cash, while high-yield savings accounts allow more regular withdrawals.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

That means expectations are high for Marvell heading into the print—shareholders will be looking for the company to report more than just a simple earnings beat and raise to keep the stock’s momentum going.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Investors could enter here looking for a move toward $27 by year-end, a 48% gain from current prices.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

With a potential rent freeze looming, the Mamdani administration has been looking for ways to provide relief to financially distressed landlords.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

‘I was looking for your bicycle key,’ I said, the words scratching my throat as they came out.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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