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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The company is anticipating net proceeds of $941.7 million at the midpoint of the range, or roughly $1.09 billion if underwriters exercise an option to buy an additional 3.16 million shares.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Nvidia’s swelling cash flows had some investors anticipating an update on capital returns leading into its earnings report on Wednesday.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Kaziha would stock the mosque’s store with books, always anticipating the community’s needs, finding introductory prayer books and Spanish translations for the mosque’s growing Latino population.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
And with England anticipating the majority of the ball in their Group L matches against Croatia, Ghana and Panama, Alexander-Arnold's strengths in possession may suit Tuchel's side during the early stages of the tournament.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Rule 17 Rebounding is the art of anticipating, of always being prepared to grab it.
From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
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