• Anticipates
• Anticipates Godot's arrival, perhaps
• Cools one's heels
• Counts on
• Expects
• Hangs around for
• Is expecting
• Is in store for
• Is on ice
• Is patient for
• Is pending
• Is ready for
• Keeps a vigil
• Lies in store for
• Looks for
• Looks forward to
• Stands by
• Stands by for
• Stands ready for
• Watches for
• Watches for, as an impending hurricane