- 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.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of anticipating
First recorded in 1605–15; anticipate ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Anticipating that agentic-AI capabilities would require a different approach than traditional SaaS products, ServiceNow launched its FDE initiative in May 2025.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026
Anticipating the higher stress of the big turbo, VW’s engine boffins future-proofed the standard evo5 in interesting ways.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
Anticipating his movie’s inflammatory subject matter, Rasoulof had to cast and film “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” without tipping off the authorities.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 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 a deadlock on that topic, Archie changed directions.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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