- present tense form of await (3rd person singular).
awaits
Example Sentences
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Sebastien Pocognoli is the new Scotland men's head coach after seven years of Steve Clarke - but what awaits the Belgian and what will be expected of him?
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
A network of redwood forest trails awaits 2 miles up the road in Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Preserve.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Some people have a better idea of what awaits them, healthwise, than others.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Instead of doing demonstration flights of the much-delayed 777X at the air show, Ortberg said he chose to keep the aircraft in the U.S. while it awaits safety certification from the Federal Aviation Administration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Because, when you know that language, it’s easy to understand that someone in the world awaits you, whether it’s in the middle of the desert or in some great city.
From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
