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

For example, a detection may work when an attack follows an expected sequence but miss the same activity when the timing changes or individual actions occur in a different order. — Lee Rossey, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch has been a huge hit for Paramount+ and the expected Season 2 renewal came with two episodes still to stream of Season 1. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

The expected lockout, and MLB’s insistence on a salary cap in their CBA proposals, have also cast doubt on what the system will look like next year — whenever the season begins. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Sherman said the expected completion date, about 41 months away, is an achievable goal. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

The relationship between expected average daily rate and occupancy can be more informative than either metric considered on its own. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

But perhaps no one feels its expected passage in the Senate as acutely, or as personally, as Peter Mills. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Black's lawyers, Susan Estrich and Aaron Cutler, earlier Tuesday blasted the committee for its expected vote, and asked the panel to postpone taking that step. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

The expected best relievers have not been getting the job done, and few seem on the verge of getting back on track. — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Verb

And with thousands more expected to turn out to the polls on Tuesday, questions about election security are at the forefront. — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

The disagreement may be about a change neither of you expected. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026

When change doesn’t come as expected, the present moment has a way of billowing across an infinite horizon. — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026

Once fully developed, the facility is expected to support up to one million AI accelerators operating simultaneously. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

The bicyclist was expected to be identified by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office in the coming days. — Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Despite missing out on the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, Witt is expected to be named a Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger finalist and be in the running for the Hank Aaron Award. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

Hüller, who anchors the film’s emotional arc, had been widely expected to compete in lead. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

Beyond payment speed, Mastercard is also looking to incorporate blockchain and identity data to establish the same level of trust expected across other payment systems, Driver said. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026