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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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The downturn is notable, but spirits are still high as the world awaits the largest IPO on record —so much so that some market watchers have warned it all feels a bit too euphoric.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The Port of Long Beach aims to become an assembly hub for floating offshore wind turbines, while the state awaits a more favorable federal administration for their deployment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Meanwhile, a total of 16.75 billion euros to 20.25 billion euros in Spanish and French government bond issuance awaits investors Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Capsey, who usually bats at number three, was opening for the first time for England in this format but stepped up seamlessly as Wyatt-Hodge awaits the birth of her child.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“Everyone on earth has a treasure that awaits him,” his heart said.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho