AWAITED Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in expected

being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events at the awaited moment the President walked up to the lectern and began his address to the nation

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verb

past tense of await

as in anticipated

to believe in the future occurrence of (something) members of the sect are confidently awaiting the imminent end of the world

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as in waited

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something crowds had been awaiting in the streets for hours

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At the beginning of May, Celtic had four trophies and a European Cup final awaited. — Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Simon took the campy photographs in the same Hilton hotel where Moore’s children awaited their mother, and the images make up what the wall text calls a MooreWrap cruise-collection look book. — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026 His visible injuries were minor, CHP officials said, and investigators awaited a determination of the cause of death from the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office before continuing their investigation. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Thankfully, guests could take a leaf out of her book, too, as a lippie in sleek packaging awaited each of them at their place setting. — Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 It’s been a bit of a nail-biter as both sides awaited her final sign-off. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 Once the bike parade was over on Friday, many moved inside the park grounds where the carnival rides, food, craft tents and a new adult axe throwing event awaited. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 This reignited a chemistry that was long-awaited, since some members of the group had stayed in closer contact with Lynch over the years than Petty. — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 Leonard’s trade to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for forward Brandon Ingram, shooting guard Gradey Dick, two first-round draft picks, a pick swap and two second-round picks was put on hold while both teams awaited investigation results. — Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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The expected lockout, and MLB’s insistence on a salary cap in their CBA proposals, have also cast doubt on what the system will look like next year — whenever the season begins.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Sherman said the expected completion date, about 41 months away, is an achievable goal.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

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Chew highlighted the accelerating pace of technological development, particularly in scientific research, arguing that the longer-term implications of AI could be far greater than currently anticipated.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Unfortunately, the 2027 quarterback class doesn't appear nearly as promising as anticipated.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of anticipated

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Despite the warnings, the couple allegedly waited eight hours before seeking medical help when their daughter, Aurora Williams, began experiencing serious medical distress in May.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
On New Year’s Eve 1999, while the world waited to see whether the Y2K bug would knock out computer systems at midnight, Tim Walsh was looking at an apartment near Times Square.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of waited

Adjective

The Kansas State High School Activities Association said its scheduled flag football state championship has been suspended, along with any other of its matches through the weekend.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026
The bank also raised its price target on Box shares by 19%, to $50 from $42, and said the company is too attractive to ignore ahead of its next scheduled earnings later this quarter.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026

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