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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Instead of selling into a panic, they buy instead, anticipating he will soon back down or moderate his stance, sparking an equity rebound.
From MarketWatch
Riley did not get the knockout which he predicted and the fans were anticipating, but it was a deserved win as he landed the more impactful strikes throughout.
From BBC
Understanding how past events triggered abrupt climate shifts is essential for anticipating future risks.
From Science Daily
UBS reported outflows last quarter and said it was anticipating further disruption after changes to how it compensates its front-line financial advisers.
Naturally, the uptick in inflation forecasts is having a big impact on the rate cuts that markets were anticipating until just recently.
From MarketWatch
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