Synonyms of awaiting

awaiting

verb

present participle of await

1

as in anticipating

to believe in the future occurrence of (something)

members of the sect are confidently awaiting the imminent end of the world

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anticipating
• expecting
• watching (for)
• hoping (for)
• looking for
• looking forward to
• predicting
• waiting (for)
• depending (on or upon)
• viewing
• counting (on or upon)
• relying (on or upon)
• foreseeing
• contemplating
• envisioning
• envisaging
• presuming
• assuming
• eyeing
• foretelling
• banking on
• prophesying
• presupposing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• questioning
• doubting

2

as in waiting

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something

crowds had been awaiting in the streets for hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• waiting
• staying
• lingering
• biding
• remaining
• holding on
• sitting tight
• biding one's time
• holding one's breath
• cooling one's heels
• hanging around
• expecting
• sticking around
• anticipating
• standing by
• tarrying
• watching (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of awaiting

While Brian rode off to war, Ellen reluctantly returned to Leoch, fully aware of the wrath awaiting her from Colum in particular. — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

His family is awaiting details about his cause of death from State Department officials. — Deborah Day, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

With another 64 fighters still outstanding and a separate $14 billion arms package awaiting approval, the real test of Washington’s commitment will not be the arrival of two jets, but whether the rest follow. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

Facing challenges similar to those awaiting Kreiz, Berta de Pablos Barbier assumed leadership of Danish jewelry brand Pandora as chief executive officer in January of this year, stepping into her role at a critical juncture for brand transformation. — CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Immigration detention centers are designed to hold individuals awaiting decisions in their civil immigration cases, not as punishment for a crime. — Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

CharlotteFive reached out to Ray’s for more information and was awaiting a response. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

Araghchi said Iran is awaiting a response via the mediators before deciding its next steps. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

After a disappointing campaign that fell far short of expectations, the Royals sent their fans home with a victory — and questions awaiting answers. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026