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present participle of wait.

Definitions

waiting

[wey-ting] / ˈweɪ tɪŋ /

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 on watchful with bated breath

ADJECTIVE

ready

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accessible apt handy qualified ripe

STRONG

adjusted anticipating arranged completed covered equipped fit near organized primed set wired

WEAK

all set all systems go at beck and call at fingertips at hand at the ready champing at bit close to hand convenient equal to expectant fixed for in line in order in place in position in readiness in the saddle on call on hand on tap on the brink open to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

incapable unskilled

WEAK

unavailable uneducated unprepared unready untrained

ADJECTIVE

remaining

Synonyms

STRONG

halting pausing resting stopping tarrying

NOUN

abeyance

Synonyms

STRONG

discontinuation dormancy inactivity intermission latency postponement quiescence recess remission suspension

WEAK

temporarily deferred

Antonyms

STRONG

continuation

WEAK

action activity continuance operation renewal revival

NOUN

ambush

Synonyms

STRONG

ambuscade trap trick

WEAK

ambushment

NOUN

expectancy

Synonyms

STRONG

assumption assurance belief calculation confidence conjecture expectation hope likelihood outlook prediction presentation presentiment presumption probability prospect reliance supposition surmise suspense trust view

WEAK

looking forward

Antonyms

STRONG

disbelief distrust doubt fact fear knowledge proof reality truth uncertainty unlikelihood

NOUN

latency

Synonyms

STRONG

discontinuation dormancy inactivity intermission postponement quiescence recess remission suspension

WEAK

abeyancy temporarily deferred

Antonyms

STRONG

continuation

Example Sentences

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Waiting in the wings is the Defense Production Act of 1950, enabling stringent U.S. authority over industries deemed vital for national defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Waiting out the chaos may not be exciting.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Ian Hulme, from the ICO, said: "Waiting for performance issues or a ransom note to discover a breach is not acceptable. Proactive security is a legal requirement, not an optional extra."

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Waiting for him were Ron Cey, Bill Russell, Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes and Reggie Smith, the heart of a lineup that would win a World Series a season later.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Jillson roared, then hesitated, realizing what she’d said, before scowling and saying, “That’s it, Washington, you’re going to the Waiting Room! Stand up!”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

waiting

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