1
as in to expect
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 to wait
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
crowds had been awaiting in the streets for hours
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Recent Examples of await
The show takes viewers backstage as the queens await their fate.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 May 2025
In July 2023, public records showed that about 10,000 criminal cases presented by law enforcement in 2021 and 2022 were still awaiting a filing decision.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
According to Mark Zuckerman of MASN on Bluesky, the team cancelled the remainder of batting practice following the emergency and headed back to the clubhouse to await word on Frisbie's condition.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
The 56-year-old pilot pleaded guilty to a federal charge of recklessly flying his aircraft and is awaiting sentencing.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 May 2025
In July 2023, public records showed that about 10,000 criminal cases presented by law enforcement in 2021 and 2022 were still awaiting a filing decision.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
According to Mark Zuckerman of MASN on Bluesky, the team cancelled the remainder of batting practice following the emergency and headed back to the clubhouse to await word on Frisbie's condition.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
The 56-year-old pilot pleaded guilty to a federal charge of recklessly flying his aircraft and is awaiting sentencing.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for await
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White or black smoke could be expected around 7-8 p.m. local time (1-2 p.m. ET).—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The sale price was $600 million, and the deal is expected to close in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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Flights were delayed by as much as five hours Thursday, as the tarmac became packed with lines of planes waiting to depart.—
Alecia Reid,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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But when employees are trained to wait for approval, creativity dies.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Chicago drafted Horton in the first round of the 2022 MLB Draft and his debut in the big leagues has been highly anticipated since then.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Betting on a new foundation Azulay anticipated this shift.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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