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expectant

[ik-spek-tuhnt] / ɪkˈspɛk tənt /


ADJECTIVE
preparing to give birth
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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It branched into healthcare several years ago by acquiring SourceMD, a maker of breast pumps that are frequently covered by insurance plans, and Expectful, a health and wellness media company for new and expectant parents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Babylist, a company that helps expectant parents build gift registries, hired Jill Cress as its first chief marketing officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Ammar al-Buhaisi, who lives in Deir al-Balah, is struggling to get enough food, let alone new clothes for his children -- and has been avoiding their expectant questions.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Mollie Young, from Newport, will be the first expectant mum to receive a baby bundle on 2 Febuary, hand-delivered by Minister for Children and Social Care Dawn Bowden.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Was the expectant rodent determined to be the very best squirrel parent possible?

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.