- present participle of anticipate.
anticipating
Americanadjective
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looking forward to something; expecting or waiting for something.
In the absence of an exact launch date for the new version, the eagerly anticipating fans will have to be patient.
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thinking, speaking, acting, etc., in advance.
The fast pace of the business environment makes it imperative for organizations to adopt an anticipating stance toward changes.
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Etymology
Origin of anticipating
First recorded in 1605–15; anticipate ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Anticipating this demand, the results presentation from SK Hynix pledged “this year’s capex is expected to increase significantly compared with last year.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
Anticipating hostilities or other potential disruptions such as earthquakes, TSMC’s leaders have for years been on the lookout for new sites.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026
Anticipating the birth of Moo Deng, zookeeper Atthapon Nundee sensed an opportunity.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2024
Anticipating their responses, Slim Shady raps to Marshall Mathers, “Now they’re saying you lack ire, that’s why your satire backfires.”
From Salon • Aug. 30, 2024
Anticipating the sharp, smoky stink of old urine that permeated the walls and furniture, they clamped their nostrils shut well before the smell began.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
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