anticipating

American  

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

adjective

1. 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.

2. 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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Other Word Forms

• unanticipating adjective
• unanticipatingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of anticipating

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

Example Sentences

Year-end bonuses across much of Wall Street rose for 2025 after banks had one of the strongest years on record, and bankers are anticipating another busy year in 2026.

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Many shareholders remain on the fence over which deal is better and are anticipating the offers could be revised further.

From The Wall Street Journal

For the current year, the company is anticipating global motorcycle retail sales and wholesale shipments of both between 130,000 and 135,000 units.

From The Wall Street Journal

Analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal were anticipating a 0.4% increase.

From The Wall Street Journal

“More owners are reporting better business health and anticipating higher sales,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• buoyant
• cheerful
• comfortable
• confident
• eager
• enthusiastic
• rosy
• sanguine
• trusting
• upbeat