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.
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Etymology
Origin of anticipating
First recorded in 1605–15; anticipate ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. )
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Investors had been eagerly anticipating the offering for months, with many saying they viewed Anthropic as a “must-own” name, even as other AI-related stocks wobbled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Instead of reflecting a system that has simply stopped distinguishing between different memories, these responses might involve a brain mechanism that shifts too quickly from recognizing safety to anticipating danger.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
Iran and the Gulf states caught in the crossfire, meanwhile, are frenziedly stocking up on missiles and interceptors as if anticipating a return to hostilities.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026
A week before the Deitch show opened, he was still anticipating what it might become.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Afternoons were her time with Mia, and she spent the last few periods of the day anticipating what Mia might be working on, thinking of things to share.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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