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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Mizuho Americas added Diamondback Energy to its top picks, anticipating greater benefits from rising oil prices.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Ever since the U.S. and Israel started the war, the IEA had been anticipating global oil supply to be slashed by 8 million barrels a day in March, or almost 250 million barrels in total.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
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
Otto pressed his hands into the new night, trying to feel his way through the darkness, anticipating Mr. Flux clutching his neck at any second.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
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