WAITED (FOR) Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

waited (for)

verb

past tense of wait (for)

as in watched (for)

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expected

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New research has also shown that reducing another signaling chemical, norepinephrine, in certain brain regions can decrease rats’ ability to learn from situations where expected rewards are less available.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Because the retail business is rapidly changing, action plans are expected to change.

— Ted Kitterman, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

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