- 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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Overall, Miller is overweighting technology stocks in his portfolio, anticipating at least high-teens-percentage earnings growth in the next five to 10 years, but he is cognizant of risks in the sector.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
“We’re anticipating those waves to kind of stay elevated through at least Tuesday.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal were anticipating the index would reach 50.5.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Club Brugge are anticipating an offer from Arsenal for Tzolis.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
I love anticipating a teammate’s cut and then throwing a bounce pass between two defenders.
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
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