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adjective

an-ˈti-sə-ˌpā-təd How to pronounce anticipated (audio)
Definition of anticipatednext
as in expected
being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events the anticipated date of delivery is July 14th

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verb

past tense of anticipate
1
as in awaited
to believe in the future occurrence of (something) I anticipate that we'll be seeing you for New Year's

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2
as in foresaw
to realize or know about beforehand I anticipated this unhelpful response

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Recent Examples of anticipated
Adjective
After months of teasing and mystery, Days Of Our Lives has revealed that British actor Kyle Pryor has been cast in the highly anticipated role of Dominic Marino. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026 In Chiclayo, one of Peru’s largest cities, excitement over Leo’s anticipated homecoming turned to apprehension after his diagnosis. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
As had been anticipated, the Milwaukee Braves were assured of permission to take their game to Atlanta next season at a meeting of the National League here Thursday. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026 The museum will work with Philadelphia architecture firm MGA Partners on the design, which is anticipated to be completed by summer 2027, with construction slated to be finished within a few years. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anticipated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipated
  1. expected
  2. awaited
  3. foresaw
  4. scheduled
  5. predicted
Adjective
  • Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch has been a huge hit for Paramount+ and the expected Season 2 renewal came with two episodes still to stream of Season 1.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The expected lockout, and MLB’s insistence on a salary cap in their CBA proposals, have also cast doubt on what the system will look like next year — whenever the season begins.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of expected
Verb
  • Machado then headed to Caracas with stops along the way as thousands of people joined the caravan or awaited it.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In Mario Carbone’s The Grand Grill, a classic steakhouse dinner of steak and prawn cocktail awaited, with a carrot cake, key lime pie, and chocolate cake triple header for dessert.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of awaited
Verb
  • The head coach foresaw a transition taking place over a 12-to-18-month period, whereby Trafford would eventually usurp Pope, now 34.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Not long ago, Phillies management foresaw Miller as Bohm’s inevitable replacement.
    — Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of foresaw
Adjective
  • The bank also said that while shares are up 67% this year, the stock still has plenty more room to run ahead of its next scheduled earnings in November.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • With only four scheduled voting days remaining, the group is concerned the bill could die if the Senate does not act.
    — Jessica Riley, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of scheduled
Verb
  • Monitors predicted that total turnout in the election could reach around 70%, unseen in Serbia since 2000.
    — JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Though freezing overnight lows can still be expected throughout the month, afternoon highs are predicted to remain in the 40s before warming to the low 50s by the end of February.
    — Hali Smith October 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
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“Anticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipated. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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