Synonyms

anticipating

American

[an-tis-uh-pey-ting] / ænˈtɪs əˌpeɪ tɪŋ /

adjective

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.
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

Etymology

Origin of anticipating

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

Example Sentences

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Mizuho Americas added Diamondback Energy to its top picks, anticipating greater benefits from rising oil prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal were anticipating a March decline to 87.5.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

HBO boss Casey Bloys told multiple outlets this week that the network had taken precautions anticipating the vitriol the “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” actors would face.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, with Merck anticipating it will record a charge of about $5.8 billion, or $2.35 a share.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Belmont officials, anticipating the largest crowd ever to attend a horse race in America, had worked themselves to exhaustion and spent $30,000 to publicize the race and prepare the track.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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