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
The climate crisis is anticipated to worsen natural disasters, including extreme rain.
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Michelle Krupa, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 50 mph.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2025
Some 166,000 fans are anticipated for the British Grand Prix, bringing the weekend attendance to close to half a million people.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 July 2025
It's expected to turn northeastward throughout Sunday and into Monday, with forecasts anticipating the center of Chantal to move over eastern North Carolina through Sunday evening.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 6 July 2025
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Michelle Krupa, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 50 mph.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2025
Some 166,000 fans are anticipated for the British Grand Prix, bringing the weekend attendance to close to half a million people.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 July 2025
It's expected to turn northeastward throughout Sunday and into Monday, with forecasts anticipating the center of Chantal to move over eastern North Carolina through Sunday evening.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipate
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Few if any of the amendments are expected to win enough support to add or remove provisions from the bill.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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They are expected to pursue any of a number of remaining cornerbacks still available as free agents.—
David Furones,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Many business leaders and others remain rattled because most people did not foresee the massive tariffs that Trump rolled out earlier this year.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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What the optimists did not foresee was that power could eventually shift back.—
SARAH BUSH,
Foreign Affairs,
3 July 2025
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These provisions are still awaiting final legislative approval.—
Luciano Duque,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Russell is awaiting Mercedes' final decision for their 2026 driver lineup.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Thunderstorms are likely to subside in the evening but could pop up again on July 8 across the south-central Plains, forecasters predicted.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
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Other state public health laws, regulations, and services protect people who are suicidal from caregivers, medical professionals, and family members who might encourage self-harm, but suspends these protections if a doctor predicts the person has less than six months to live.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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“Anticipate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/anticipate. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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