- present participle of anticipate.
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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"I have been quite explicit to say there is unlikely to be a legacy because I'm anticipating spending it all."
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Investors are largely anticipating the Federal Reserve will raise its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, but the prospect of higher borrowing costs isn’t the only thing inspiring angst on Wall Street.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
The findings raise the possibility that simply anticipating food could trigger some responses resembling those caused by actually eating it.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
That said, I doubt they were anticipating the slow siphoning of Sunday games by the NFL when they signed the deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
There will be more men and women waiting to be changed, anticipating perfect results.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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