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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The duels I spoke about earlier were a big part of that - suddenly the Spurs players were anticipating second balls and winning knockdowns, and winning possession high up the pitch.
From BBC
No matter how the administration eventually spins it, what you need to know is that, by my eye, not one person in my theater was there because they were genuinely anticipating the film.
From Salon
With a solid macroeconomic backdrop, Martin is anticipating a “swell of interest in IPOs” in 2026.
From MarketWatch
The tough part of monetary policy is anticipating where inflation will go and adjusting rates accordingly.
Expected viewership for the film has also been much discussed online, with many anticipating weak sales.
From Barron's
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