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

Nuclear expansion could drive demand The expected increase in demand is linked in part to US plans to expand domestic nuclear power. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

Material moves Mills are also incorporating less expected denim materials, branching out beyond cotton. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026

The expected rollout comes amid new attention on federal oversight of autonomous vehicles and how first responders navigate around them during emergencies. — Steve Large, CBS News, 29 July 2026

Time and Water, from National Geographic Documentary Films, is an expected Oscar contender this year. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 July 2026

Retirement benefits are becoming an expected part of the employee experience, even at smaller companies. — Laci Buzzelli, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

An expected heat wave could make fighting wildfires in France and Spain more difficult in the next few days. — Mark Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026

An expected lockout could drag into 2027, further limiting the Padres’ opportunities to compete with their expensive veterans. — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 23 July 2026

In all, a solid spec sheet that delivers the expected yearly upgrades. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

Verb

Plug Power – Shares rallied 13% after the electrical equipment manufacturing company reported a smaller-than-expected loss for the second quarter. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

However, when the invite couple living upstairs from them — Hawk (Norton) and Piña (Cruz) — to dinner, the night takes a stranger turn with enigmatic couple than Joe and Angela expected. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

At least 132 people have been killed, the Colombian Association of Capital Cities said on Monday, although the death toll is expected to climb. — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Blanchard said the move is expected to save roughly $90 million through 2029. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Villa’s squad is not yet fully constructed, with more incomings expected. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Arraez gives Philly an elite contact hitter Arraez comes to the Phillies from the San Francisco Giants, and he’ll be expected to create RBI opportunities for sluggers Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. — David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026

The threat from heat is expected to grow significantly as the climate warms. — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026