anticipating

[an-tis-uh-pey-ting]

adjective

1. 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.

2. 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.

Other Word Forms

• unanticipating adjective
• unanticipatingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of anticipating¹

First recorded in 1605–15; anticipate ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Shares of DraftKings fell by more than 22% in September, while Flutter shed over 17%, as investors sold their positions in the companies, anticipating a future in which prediction markets poach customers from betting platforms.

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That normally drives down bond yields, with investors anticipating the Fed’s cuts.

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With that, a crowd that was anticipating a sweep in the early innings of Wednesday’s game filed toward the exits — trudging away with the Dodgers still leading this series, but having lost all the momentum.

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Ms Yadav says she learnt the art of interpreting cues, anticipating problems and reacting in real time to avert crises.

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Tech companies are cutting jobs in preparation for a possible recession, as well as anticipating efficiencies gained from artificial intelligence, said Rob Enderle, principal analyst at Oregon-based advisory services firm Enderle Group.

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Related Words

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• cheerful 
• comfortable 
• confident 
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• sanguine 
• trusting 
• upbeat