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
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as in anticipated
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
we expect their arrival late this afternoon
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Recent Examples of expected
Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 June 2026
The expected improvements will include more accessible concessions, improved restroom access, better traffic flow throughout the stadium, upgraded technology and additional gathering spaces.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
No formations, no expected goals, just unadulterated, cynical judgment from someone who needs a break from complaining about the Giants’ bullpen.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
The expected first-round draft pick led the team with 42 hits, including 10 doubles, and also was an ace on the mound for the Sunset League champions and Division I regional champions.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The expected arrival of El Niño in the next few months could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, just a year after the last one's conclusion, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned this week.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 3 June 2026
This support window is short compared with the OnePlus Go 2 (five years of OS updates and six years of security fixes) and the entry-level iPad (an expected minimum of five years of OS and security updates).
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Idaho lawmakers took aim at Medicaid programs this year in an attempt to address an expected budget deficit.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2026
Although Young helped assemble the 2023 World Series championship team, the competitive window for that title team lasted only one season instead of the expected four to five years owner Ray Davis envisioned.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2026
Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Court dockets indicate the proceedings are expected to last approximately three weeks.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
Right-hander Seth Lugo is expected to return from the seven-day concussion list and make the start on the mound for KC.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
According to Lebanon’ Ministry of Public Health, Israeli strikes have killed at least 18 people on Friday, with the number expected to rise.
—Lou Robinson, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
That handover to a Safety Investigation Board is expected to occur this weekend, a base spokesperson said.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
Mangione's New York state trial is expected to begin in September.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 19 June 2026
The extension is expected to generate approximately $925,000 annually and will continue unless repealed by voters.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Adjective
That number is bigger than New York’s Central Park, and the sheer expected electricity generation could power more than half of New Mexico.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 June 2026
The expected improvements will include more accessible concessions, improved restroom access, better traffic flow throughout the stadium, upgraded technology and additional gathering spaces.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
No formations, no expected goals, just unadulterated, cynical judgment from someone who needs a break from complaining about the Giants’ bullpen.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
The expected first-round draft pick led the team with 42 hits, including 10 doubles, and also was an ace on the mound for the Sunset League champions and Division I regional champions.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The expected arrival of El Niño in the next few months could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, just a year after the last one's conclusion, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned this week.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 3 June 2026
This support window is short compared with the OnePlus Go 2 (five years of OS updates and six years of security fixes) and the entry-level iPad (an expected minimum of five years of OS and security updates).
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Idaho lawmakers took aim at Medicaid programs this year in an attempt to address an expected budget deficit.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2026
Although Young helped assemble the 2023 World Series championship team, the competitive window for that title team lasted only one season instead of the expected four to five years owner Ray Davis envisioned.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2026
Verb
Organizers say more than 125,000 people are expected throughout the event, bringing in millions of dollars for the local economy.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Court dockets indicate the proceedings are expected to last approximately three weeks.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
Right-hander Seth Lugo is expected to return from the seven-day concussion list and make the start on the mound for KC.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
According to Lebanon’ Ministry of Public Health, Israeli strikes have killed at least 18 people on Friday, with the number expected to rise.
—Lou Robinson, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
That handover to a Safety Investigation Board is expected to occur this weekend, a base spokesperson said.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
Mangione's New York state trial is expected to begin in September.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 19 June 2026
The extension is expected to generate approximately $925,000 annually and will continue unless repealed by voters.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expected
Adjective
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But there was reportedly no Kerr County elected official present that day for scheduled briefing calls about incoming weather with the Texas Division of Emergency Management.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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But the Navy didn’t deploy the Mercy; the ship was undergoing scheduled maintenance, alongside the Navy’s only other hospital ship, at an Alabama shipyard.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Rarely has a 0-0 draw at a World Cup been so eagerly anticipated… and then celebrated.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The Newsom administration has attempted creative efforts to shrink CDCR’s budget, such as hiring outside consultants to find operations efficiencies, but those endeavors have resulted in less savings than initially anticipated.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a fresh all-time intraday record on Wednesday as oil prices rose and traders awaited the latest monetary policy decision from the Federal Reserve.—
Sean Conlon,Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Two nights at Mokuti was far too brief a stay, but Namibia has much to explore, and another OL property, Midgard Otjihavera Windhoek, awaited us.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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