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awaits

VERB

wait with expectation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipate attend count on stay

STRONG

hope sweat

WEAK

be prepared for be ready for cool one's heels hang around hang in hang out look for look forward to sweat it out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubt

Example Sentences

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France awaits Friday a sovereign credit review from Standard & Poor's, which cut its rating to A+ last October on risks that government spending would remain high.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

According to the footage, what awaits Rhaenyra during her reign are fearful subjects, conniving enemies, sleepless nights and plenty of anguish.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The country now awaits the appointment of a new prime minister, but uncertainty remains over whether their approval process in parliament would be smooth.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

In remarks that aired after he left Beijing last week, Trump said a $14 billion package of U.S. arms for Taiwan that awaits his approval is “a very good negotiating chip” with China.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

“No rain. Behind come the tigers. Ahead awaits your dragon.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin