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@@ -354,7 +354,7 @@ test('waiting for an Banana to be ready', async () => {
 In order to properly use `waitFor` you need at least React >=16.9.0 (featuring async `act`) or React Native >=0.60 (which comes with React >=16.9.0).
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-If you're using Jest's [Timer Mocks](https://jestjs.io/docs/en/timer-mocks#docsNav), remember not to use `async/await` syntax as it will stall your tests.
+If you're using Jest's [Timer Mocks](https://jestjs.io/docs/en/timer-mocks#docsNav), remember not to await the return of `waitFor` as it will stall your tests.
 
 ## `waitForElementToBeRemoved`