as in expectation
the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence
in anticipation of a job offer, she had already begun looking for an apartment in the city where the company was based
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Recent Examples of anticipation
For nearly two years, the anticipation has been growing for James Beard award-winning chef and sushi master Tyson Cole to open Uchi’s first North Carolina location in Charlotte.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of likes and dozens of comments on Glorioso's and Brady Street's social media pages indicate community anticipation for the market's return.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Those marketing campaigns go beyond social media posts to keep anticipation at a fever pitch and actively engage the fandom while also attracting new viewers.
—Jim Halterman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Another reason for hesitation might be that California has other laws that must have the makers of Republican attack ads salivating with anticipation.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipation
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About 58% of the East Arlington campus is in need of repair or replacement to uphold Arlington ISD’s values and expectations, according to an administration report.—
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Brown emphasizes that refinement remains ongoing, but believes the company has reached a point where its model aligns closely with customer expectations and internal capabilities.—
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The petition seeks a jury trial and damages exceeding $25,000 for each count, including claims of discrimination, retaliation, defamation, invasion of privacy and interference with contract or business expectancy.—
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Just look at this win expectancy chart.—
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Giannina Altuve posted video of the family celebrating the expectance of their second child on Sunday afternoon.—
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“Anticipation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipation. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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