1
as in to expect
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 to foresee
to realize or know about beforehand
I anticipated this unhelpful response
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Recent Examples of anticipate
While dealerships struggle to anticipate demand later in the year, foot traffic is up in recent weeks even as dealers hedge on how to stock their inventories.
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Pat Maio, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2025
The rest of Britain may hit a similar temperature level on Friday, with high temperatures up to 73.4 degrees anticipated.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
The suit also says that the program was anticipating about $3 million that is typically awarded every July for summer meal program sponsor administration and meal reimbursement.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Many major insurers cover its services, and nationwide coverage is anticipated by the end of the year.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Pat Maio, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2025
The rest of Britain may hit a similar temperature level on Friday, with high temperatures up to 73.4 degrees anticipated.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
The suit also says that the program was anticipating about $3 million that is typically awarded every July for summer meal program sponsor administration and meal reimbursement.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Many major insurers cover its services, and nationwide coverage is anticipated by the end of the year.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipate
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The researchers expected to find evidence of chitin breakdown products in the cell walls, which could have confirmed its fungal classification.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2025
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It’s widely expected that Le Pen will launch an appeal against the conviction.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Experts also foresee a rise in crimes, online harassment and diminished human agency and new challenges in security.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are foreseen.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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Panicked friends and family members gathered at Jet Set in the hours after the collapse while awaiting additional news.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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McClatchy News reached out to Nothing Bundt Cakes for more information April 9 and was awaiting a response.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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Imagine walking into a meeting where one project manager is using AI to automate reporting, predict risks, and optimize resources in real-time, while another is still relying on manual tracking and outdated tools.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Models predict that most meteorites – over half – should also be carbonaceous.—
Patrick M. Shober,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Anticipate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipate. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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