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
- unanticipating adjective
- unanticipatingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of anticipating
First recorded in 1605–15; anticipate ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Many fans on TikTok are fully engaged with Fruit Love Island, voting for which fruit couple is their favourite, who they want to see leave the island, and anticipating the next episode.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
Coach Tommy Lloyd pivoted to a freshmen-heavy roster, anticipating fewer quality transfers as Covid eligibility ended.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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
Investors are anticipating a wave of giant offerings later this year, as Elon Musk’s SpaceX and artificial-intelligence giants OpenAI and Anthropic are all expected to file for IPOs at some point in 2026.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
I hesitate at the door marked 307, anticipating the questions from my family.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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