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
Ryan Browne, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
However, economists caution, the better-than-expected reading could be a sign of a slowing economy and that shrinking businesses’ margins could foretell higher prices for consumers in the near future.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The expected leadership bid of the nationalistic Takaichi will also be closely watched by Japan's powerful neighbour China.
—Kaori Kaneko, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The expected utility—that is, the insights and advantages a buyer hopes to extract—largely dictates the price ceiling.
—Seth Joseph, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The sitter ended up with a surprise when Tilly gave birth one week earlier than expected to 14 puppies, not the expected six to eight.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The shorter hemline, instead of a more expected mid-calf length, is a cooler take on the classic slip.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2025
Yorkville said the total expected funding for the company’s treasury will be $1 billion worth of CRO, or about 19% of the token’s market cap, plus $420 million in cash and equivalents and as a $5 billion line of credit.
—Alan Suderman, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
At noon, the weather service said Richmond was 75 degrees (on its way to an expected 84).
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Further drought development is expected across Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, northwest Kentucky, and southern Michigan.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Although Rasmus Ristolainen’s injury is expected to keep him out until November, opening a spot on the right side of the Flyers’ defense, Bonk will still likely be behind Travis Sanheim, Jamie Drysdale, Noah Juulsen and Helge Grans when main training camp begins next week.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
The technology behind the rollout is nothing new, and similar features are expected to launch this year on other platforms.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025
The Niners are not expected to have quarterback Brock Purdy or tight end George Kittle for the Week 2 matchup as both suffered injuries in the season-opening win in Seattle over the Seahawks.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
He is expected to face formal charges and will make his first court appearance on Tuesday.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
The remaining four are expected to go to trial this December.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
The weather today is expected to be similar to yesterday, with seasonable warm temperatures and good overnight humidity recovery.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Nikolas Kokovlis | Nurphoto | Getty Images Online lender Klarna priced its IPO at $40 per share on Tuesday, above its expected range, in a deal that values the Swedish company at about $15 billion.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
However, economists caution, the better-than-expected reading could be a sign of a slowing economy and that shrinking businesses’ margins could foretell higher prices for consumers in the near future.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The expected leadership bid of the nationalistic Takaichi will also be closely watched by Japan's powerful neighbour China.
—Kaori Kaneko, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The expected utility—that is, the insights and advantages a buyer hopes to extract—largely dictates the price ceiling.
—Seth Joseph, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The sitter ended up with a surprise when Tilly gave birth one week earlier than expected to 14 puppies, not the expected six to eight.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The shorter hemline, instead of a more expected mid-calf length, is a cooler take on the classic slip.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2025
Yorkville said the total expected funding for the company’s treasury will be $1 billion worth of CRO, or about 19% of the token’s market cap, plus $420 million in cash and equivalents and as a $5 billion line of credit.
—Alan Suderman, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
At noon, the weather service said Richmond was 75 degrees (on its way to an expected 84).
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
With 480 career points, Niederreiter never quite popped like scouts would have expected from a fifth-overall draft pick.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Further drought development is expected across Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, northwest Kentucky, and southern Michigan.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Although Rasmus Ristolainen’s injury is expected to keep him out until November, opening a spot on the right side of the Flyers’ defense, Bonk will still likely be behind Travis Sanheim, Jamie Drysdale, Noah Juulsen and Helge Grans when main training camp begins next week.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
The technology behind the rollout is nothing new, and similar features are expected to launch this year on other platforms.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025
The Niners are not expected to have quarterback Brock Purdy or tight end George Kittle for the Week 2 matchup as both suffered injuries in the season-opening win in Seattle over the Seahawks.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
He is expected to face formal charges and will make his first court appearance on Tuesday.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
The remaining four are expected to go to trial this December.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
The weather today is expected to be similar to yesterday, with seasonable warm temperatures and good overnight humidity recovery.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expected
Adjective
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These situations feel a little less curated and stiff than a pre-scheduled appearance at a pop-up merch experience or hyper-secured CD signing.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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The scheduled follow-up inspection has not yet occurred.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The title, which must be the most highly anticipated of the year, already has a cover and release date, but so far, the singer-songwriter has not shared any music from the project.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Six plays later, on third-and-10, Hurts anticipated Spagnuolo sending the house — and the Chiefs did.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Royals awaited the results as Witt was still dealing with some discomfort.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Those debts, per the outlet, included employees missing a recent paycheck, while freelancers and vendors awaited unpaid funds.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Expected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expected. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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