- 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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Locals were anticipating the busiest summer in years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Fans have been anticipating their doubles reunion since Serena announced her return to competitive tennis in June.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Analysts tracked by FactSet are anticipating Meta to report revenue of $60.2 billion and earnings per share of $7.19.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Many SpaceX shareholders have been anticipating Friday’s launch and are looking for more details about the Starship program when the company reports quarterly earnings for the first time on Aug. 4.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
He’s smiling now, waving his phone to show you he’s been anticipating this moment.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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