Synonyms of expected

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adjective

as in scheduled

being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events

the children did their chores, but not without the expected whining

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scheduled
• anticipated
• due
• slated
• awaited

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• late
• early
• delinquent
• belated
• overdue
• behind
• tardy
• premature
• dilatory
• unanticipated
• unforeseen
• latish
• untimely
• behindhand
• unlooked-for

expected

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verb

past tense of expect

as in anticipated

to believe in the future occurrence of (something)

we expect their arrival late this afternoon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anticipated
• awaited
• predicted
• hoped (for)
• watched (for)
• looked forward to
• looked for
• viewed
• envisioned
• envisaged
• relied (on or upon)
• counted (on or upon)
• waited (for)
• foresaw
• depended (on or upon)
• assumed
• presumed
• prophesied
• contemplated
• foretold
• banked on
• presupposed
• eyed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• questioned
• doubted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of expected

Adjective

Raging waters lifted homes and cars, causing an expected $1 billion in damage. —Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026

The expected amounts are climbing too. —Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026

The Orange fired Autry on Wednesday morning, bringing an expected end to his three-year tenure, in which the program went just 49-48 and failed to qualify for a single NCAA Tournament. —Brendan Marks, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026

Wait to plant it a week or two after the last expected frost date in your area to ensure warmer soil and a healthy plant. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026

The expected demand boom brings up questions about generation priorities. —Kelsey Brown, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Mar. 2026

The expected roster move saves the Chiefs $20 million against the cap while leaving $7 million in dead money. —Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026

So far, the youngest Bay Staters are still far behind expected reading benchmarks. —State House News Service, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026

The hotter-than-expected reading could persuade the Federal Reserve to hold off on rate cuts, experts noted. —CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026

Verb

Alleged serial killer Rex Heuermann is expected to plead guilty at an April 8 court appearance, and admit to killing women and dumping their bodies near Gilgo Beach along with other locations on Long Island, according to a source familiar with the case. —Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026

Inside the Dolby Theatre The couple, expected to be married later this year, may have gotten to the show separately. —Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026

More light rain is expected during the afternoon as temperatures plunge. —CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026

Klavzar, a junior last season, was expected to return after carving out a key role off the bench for the 27-8 Gators. —Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026

Despite the cool, windy elements, the Wrigley vibes set the stage for what is expected to be another playoff season for the Cubs. —Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026

Lunch is expected to be added in April 2026. —Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026

That number is expected to grow and will eventually account for the cost of restocking the Pentagon’s missiles and interceptors, not to mention potential extended deployments of American service members in the region. —Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026

The government said at the time that the committee's work was expected to take nine months. —Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026