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

An expected 30 employees from NYDIG and 250 institutional client relationships will join BitGo, according to a person close to the matter. — Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

And Fins have a secondary so inexperienced the guys might need asbestos uniforms against the expected torching. — Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Iris is currently crowdfunding the T1 on Kickstarter, where it can be ordered for as little as US$1,120 (down from its expected MSRP of $1,495). — New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026

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

Each step is clearly outlined, and there are no expected deviations. — Kohava Mendelsohn, IEEE Spectrum, 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

Verb

The robot’s official unveiling is expected near production, while the next-generation model’s design and scale will depend on field experience. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026

The hurricane warning – meaning hurricane conditions are expected within the watch area – is in effect for Kauai County, including the islands of Niihau and Kauai. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2026

And, truth be told, this Philadelphia team has floated relatively under the radar for years because championships weren’t expected. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

The president's stance would then put him at odds with Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, who is expected by markets to hike rates at the Fed's meeting in September. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

The board is expected to appoint poll workers, approve the notice of election and hold a public test of voting equipment during upcoming meetings in September. — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026