- 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.
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Etymology
Origin of anticipating
First recorded in 1605–15; anticipate ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Anticipating this demand, the results presentation from SK Hynix pledged “this year’s capex is expected to increase significantly compared with last year.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
Anticipating hostilities or other potential disruptions such as earthquakes, TSMC’s leaders have for years been on the lookout for new sites.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026
Anticipating Senate passage, the House Rules Committee has already scheduled a hearing on reconciling the two bills for Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025
Anticipating a chaotic scene in airports this week, the government developed a compromise—another two-year extension, but with stronger language.
From Slate • May 7, 2025
Anticipating the moment of final destruction, people prayed aloud.
From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat
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