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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as in to foresee
to realize or know about beforehand
I anticipated this unhelpful response
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Recent Examples of anticipate
The grid operator anticipates demand could reach around 150 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, up from a record peak of 85 GW last year during the state's hottest summer on record.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
And, in the past, grandkids would anticipate a visit from their grandparents as a treat.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2024
The department anticipates light traffic on Thanksgiving and Friday, and normal traffic Saturday.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 26 Nov. 2024
Fisher, who has lived there for roughly 17 years, has seen the density of the neighborhood rapidly increase — something the association had anticipated as redevelopment started.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
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Structured as a tax-free spinoff to Comcast shareholders, the transaction is expected to take around a year to complete.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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The prosecutor's race was expected to highlight the countywide races in Michigan's third most populous county, which also is seeing voters supporting former President Donald Trump for another term in the nation's highest office.Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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From redefining human jobs to encouraging inception-stage innovation, AI's trajectory is being shaped by visionary leaders like him who not only foresee its impact but are also actively steering its course toward a more integrated and beneficial future for all.Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Continue reading … 'CUTTING BACK' – Experts foresee legal challenges on Biden-era regulations during Trump term.Fox News, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
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First Court Appearance and Detention Yener appeared in court on Wednesday afternoon, where he was formally charged and ordered detained while awaiting trial.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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He is currently being held at the MDC Brooklyn and awaiting trial.Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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The National Retail Federation predicts retail sales this winter will be up to 3.5% higher than last year.Alina Selyukh, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
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In Denver, a key commercial airline hub, forecasters predict a couple of inches of snow.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Anticipate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipate. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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