as in watchful
having or showing signs of eagerly awaiting something
couldn't control his anticipatory excitement on Christmas morning
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Recent Examples of anticipatory
The anticipatory behavior wasn't triggered by changes in light or temperature—variables that remained largely unchanged until the eclipse.
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Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
This was most prominent in older trees, which may have gained such impressive anticipatory abilities by growing accustomed to eclipse patterns over their long lifespan.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Prescriptive and anticipatory models and adaptable response frameworks enable businesses to manage risks proactively and respond quickly.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
DevSecOps security stands stronger and more anticipatory because potential breaches are both identified early and remediated before threats can deliver major consequences.
—Sai Sandeep Ogety, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
This was most prominent in older trees, which may have gained such impressive anticipatory abilities by growing accustomed to eclipse patterns over their long lifespan.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Prescriptive and anticipatory models and adaptable response frameworks enable businesses to manage risks proactively and respond quickly.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
DevSecOps security stands stronger and more anticipatory because potential breaches are both identified early and remediated before threats can deliver major consequences.
—Sai Sandeep Ogety, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipatory
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Under his watchful eye, the new site will spotlight the finest talents in the region.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
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Emmanuel-Thomas had got his first call-up to Arsenal’s first-team squad at age 17, and there were almost two years when the teenager trained under manager Arsene Wenger’s watchful eye.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Breastfeeding Happy Hour support group: Hosted by the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County for expectant and new moms.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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One thing is for certain, the legendary former midfielder has work on his hands to get Real Madrid back on track and appease an expectant fanbase that has forgotten all that Ancelotti did for the club just a year ago.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Lively Feud: Lively Shares ‘Gratitude’ On Instagram After Baldoni’s Lawsuit Is Dismissed Globally, employees are eager to learn.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Dallas phone company had taken a blood-bath in its four-year foray into entertainment and was eager to exit.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Aside from honoring the tenured in the game, the culture remains enthusiastic about who is next.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Trump is used to an enthusiastic crowd, but this was different: These men and women went against their union to support this deal.—
Salena Zito,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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On Tires, Gerben plays Will, the anxious and unqualified son of the auto-repair chain's owner.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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As a result, children can become frustrated and anxious when trying to learn math.—
Jennifer Pierce,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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“Anticipatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipatory. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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