anticipate
verb (used with object)
to realize beforehand; foretaste or foresee.
is anticipating
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present progressiveof anticipate (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Enterprise customers are moving up to premium tiers and expanding their software spend, and ServiceNow is anticipating a pricing uplift of 20% to 30%.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
The Metropolitan Police is anticipating one of its busiest days in recent years, and has drafted more than 4,000 officers over fears of clashes if the rival protests coincide.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
For the March quarter, Wall Street is anticipating around 38% Azure growth, according to Guggenheim analyst John DiFucci.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 26, 2026
If AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud report revenue growth that’s less than what Wall Street is anticipating, those stocks could take a hit.
From Barron's ● Apr. 15, 2026
Indeed it was a byword for respectability, until Good Friday, 1918; but that is anticipating.
From A Prisoner in Turkey by John Still
