anticipated

adjective

an·​tic·​i·​pat·​ed an-ˈti-sə-ˌpā-təd How to pronounce anticipated (audio)
: expected or looked-forward to
A large crowd gathered for his (eagerly) anticipated arrival.
making plans for the anticipated budget cuts
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Examples of anticipated in a Sentence

the anticipated date of delivery is July 14th
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The company believes its cash and cash equivalents, along with anticipated revenues, will be sufficient to meet its obligations for at least the next 12 months. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 On the music side, the wait continues for Cardi B’s anticipated sophomore album. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2024 Battleground states are already preparing for an anticipated onslaught of post-election lawsuits, Reuters reports, with Arizona’s court system ordering judges to prioritize election lawsuits so that certification doesn’t get delayed. Alison Durkee, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Another reason to like the Vikings here is the highly anticipated return of star right end T.J. Hockenson. David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for anticipated 

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anticipated was in 1814

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“Anticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anticipated. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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