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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

As he awaits an upcoming immigration hearing this summer, he said he feels like he’s “in limbo.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 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

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

Her anxiety is a quiet hum and not the heavy-metal band you’d expect, given her current plan, and given the future that awaits her.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti