as in eager
having or showing signs of eagerly awaiting something anticipant of receiving a holiday bonus, she had mentally spent the money by Thanksgiving

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipant
Adjective
  • In addition, stubbornly high interest rates are prompting institutional investors to offload their holdings in these prime spaces, while luxury companies are eager to take advantage of once-in-a-generation opportunities, and lock in properties for the long term.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • And Trump has been eager to expand the tech industry’s US footprint and cement America as a leader in artificial intelligence.
    Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Whitmer's response to the meeting wasn't as enthusiastic.
    Zac Anderson, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Prince William's enthusiastic soccer celebration with Prince George went viral on social media as the pair experienced joy at their favorite team taking the lead followed by a heart breaking final score.
    Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Rand and Egwene forge their own path under Moiraine's watchful eye.
    John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
  • For now, the babies are being kept out of public view in the zoo’s Reptile and Amphibian House, under the watchful eye of the animal care team.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Inside federal offices, the mood has been tense and anticipatory.
    Erica L. Green, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Mental Health Counseling For many caregivers, the emotional burden of watching a parent decline, navigating complex family dynamics, or processing anticipatory grief can be overwhelming.
    Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Friday, a government report showed that the U.S. labor market held up better than expected in March despite the federal government’s layoffs, the crackdown on immigrants, and surveys showing that consumers and businesses are increasingly anxious about the economy.
    Josh Fellman, Quartz, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Not that Wendlinger is anxious for her time with the Mustangs to end.
    Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
  • So the excited couple began making all the usual plans of expectant parents.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Anticipant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipant. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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