anticipatory

adjective

an-ˈti-sə-pə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce anticipatory (audio)
Definition of anticipatorynext
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 But Greenland said that prices could rise sooner, because anticipatory responses to tariffs have been documented. — Evan Moore and, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025 Green takes care with set-up and establishes good anticipatory dread, but doesn’t leave enough time to deliver on the horror. — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025 In addition, anticipatory planning of public health needs is key as global warming intensifies weather events like wildfires and hurricanes, which threaten access to hospitals and strain limited resources. — John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 Precision is palpable for receivers, especially when the quarterback is an anticipatory passer like Daniels. — Ben Standig, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for anticipatory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipatory
  1. watchful
  2. expectant
  3. eager
  4. enthusiastic
  5. anxious
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  • The video shows a serious Red, focused on flipping the patties under the watchful eye of Hussle’s brother, Blacc Sam. While Sexyy Red flips the burgers, another member of the kitchen staff covers them with cheese.
    — DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Oh, God, protect my daughter with your watchful eye that never sleeps.
    — Mirna Alrached, NPR, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of watchful
Adjective
  • 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, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Flo Milli kicked off her pregnancy with a little bit of mystery, but now, what fans have been dying to know has been revealed: who is the father of her expectant baby boy.
    — Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of expectant
Adjective
  • The test kitchen concept is one that Milo's is eager to share with the community and their biggest fans.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The fictional couple’s dynamic was one of the most compelling elements of the original series, and fans will be eager to see how their story unfolds in the new chapter.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of eager
Adjective
  • Then the good fortunes of an enthusiastic screening at France's Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June of 2024 landed the project a theatrical distribution partner in the indie firm, Ketchup Entertainment.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Like Lynch, Coulson was an enthusiastic practitioner of transcendental meditation, which Green was also persuaded to try.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of enthusiastic
Adjective
  • Jacob Tremblay plays Winston's anxious stepson Wade.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
  • In a time when many workers are anxious about what AI means for their roles, leaders who speak to both the potential and the limits of AI are earning deeper trust and keeping their teams engaged.
    — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of anxious

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