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
Each year, users await the drop with anticipation, eager to see which artists dominated their streaming habits and to share the data, presented in vibrant, eye-catching visuals, across their social media platforms.
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Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Fabulous après-ski bars await in the chicest corners of the Alps from Chamonix to Cortina d'Ampezzo.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Of those, 44 came up positive, 96 negative, and 170 are awaiting results.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Murdock said forecasters are waiting to see how those systems proceed to get a better idea of what may be awaiting.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
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Alex Snesarev, co-founder of AI Barmen, said user engagement has been stronger than expected.—
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But this view illustrates exactly why he’s expected to be anointed a superstar in Milan.—
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Indiana’s defense didn’t wait long to make an impact.—
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
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The high-flying sequel to 2024's box office sensation earned five nominations in total — far fewer than many awards prognosticators had anticipated — but with both Erivo and her costar, Ariana Grande, in contention in acting categories.—
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There will be increasingly high cloud cover throughout the day, but no precipitation is anticipated.—
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“Await.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/await. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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