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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Such a game would seamlessly mold itself to individual players’ skills and tastes, constantly anticipating the narrative twists and visual landscapes that they would enjoy next.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
Many businesses in central La Paz had closed their doors, anticipating a repeat of the clashes that marked a similar demonstration on Monday.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
PCE inflation figures will be a highlight among economic data, with investors increasingly anticipating a Federal Reserve interest rate hike.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
Many spectators, anticipating a swift decision, had never left their seats.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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