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expectant adj.
vigilant adj.

ADJECTIVE

expectant

Synonyms

WEAK

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

ADJECTIVE

vigilant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxious attentive aware cautious circumspect keen observant wary

WEAK

acute agog alert guarded looking for 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 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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waiting on

The technology can offer a quick fix for restaurant owners waiting on commissioned photos, or a cost-efficient alternative to professional marketing materials.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

There’s no delayed-retirement-credit bonus for waiting on a spousal benefit past 67 the way there is for your own benefit.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

Many passengers are surprised to see the medical teams waiting on the dock when their ferry arrives.

From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026

Federal agents were waiting on the tarmac to greet them, handcuffs at the ready.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

Rishi paced outside, feeling like someone waiting on life changing news from the doctor.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

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