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
Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
An expected dip in mortgage rates isn't likely enough to help house hunters much, analysts said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Big Tech earnings make for high-stakes week Investors are gearing up for a pivotal week, as Big Tech earnings and an expected US interest rate cut could set the country’s economic trajectory for the rest of the year.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Otherwise, admission ranges from $20 to $40 per vehicle, depending on expected demand.
—Dan Kelly
october 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
If the storm maintains its expected track, the mission will take some of the last measurements of the hurricane before landfall.
—George Solis, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
Strowman's former ally under Paul Heyman, Bronson Reed, is currently active on Raw but was barred from the recent World Heavyweight title contender's Battle Royal, indicating potential involvement in the expected WarGames match against CM Punk and Roman Reigns' team.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Darius Slay was an expected cap casualty.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Local planning agencies across the state are wrestling with how to zone data center projects under existing codes, and utilities are rushing to meet expected demand.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
The exclusive Target drop is expected to fly off shelves faster than Elphaba on her broomstick.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
With the owners expected to lock out the players and pursue a salary cap after the collective bargaining agreement expires after next season, the Dodgers serve as an easy foil.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Dry conditions and crisp temperatures are expected this weekend throughout the state, ushering in ideal conditions for fall foliage.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Cheaper options or knock-offs tend to come with flimsy sockets, buzzing ballasts, or unreliable switches, which can make rooms look cheap or dated far sooner than expected and even create fire hazards.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
The value of the industry is expected to more than quadruple, to $135 billion, by 2034.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
Both Hunt and Watson are expected to play.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
McCormick said the lease is expected to last 33 years.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
His expected preliminary hearing, in which the defense would challenge the evidence used to arrest him and cross-examine the state's witnesses, has been postponed until January at the earliest.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
An expected dip in mortgage rates isn't likely enough to help house hunters much, analysts said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Big Tech earnings make for high-stakes week Investors are gearing up for a pivotal week, as Big Tech earnings and an expected US interest rate cut could set the country’s economic trajectory for the rest of the year.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Otherwise, admission ranges from $20 to $40 per vehicle, depending on expected demand.
—Dan Kelly
october 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
If the storm maintains its expected track, the mission will take some of the last measurements of the hurricane before landfall.
—George Solis, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
Strowman's former ally under Paul Heyman, Bronson Reed, is currently active on Raw but was barred from the recent World Heavyweight title contender's Battle Royal, indicating potential involvement in the expected WarGames match against CM Punk and Roman Reigns' team.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Darius Slay was an expected cap casualty.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Local planning agencies across the state are wrestling with how to zone data center projects under existing codes, and utilities are rushing to meet expected demand.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, satellite imagery from late September showed Fujian docked at Hainan island in the northern part of the South China Sea, where its commissioning ceremony is expected soon.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
The exclusive Target drop is expected to fly off shelves faster than Elphaba on her broomstick.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
With the owners expected to lock out the players and pursue a salary cap after the collective bargaining agreement expires after next season, the Dodgers serve as an easy foil.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Dry conditions and crisp temperatures are expected this weekend throughout the state, ushering in ideal conditions for fall foliage.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Cheaper options or knock-offs tend to come with flimsy sockets, buzzing ballasts, or unreliable switches, which can make rooms look cheap or dated far sooner than expected and even create fire hazards.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
The value of the industry is expected to more than quadruple, to $135 billion, by 2034.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
Both Hunt and Watson are expected to play.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
McCormick said the lease is expected to last 33 years.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expected
Adjective
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The announcement comes five months before the scheduled opening of Miami Freedom Park Stadium, which is under construction at the site of the former Melreese Golf Course near Miami International Airport.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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The scheduled follow-up inspection has not yet occurred.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Principal photography is targeted for the second quarter of 2027, with a 2028 release anticipated, according to producer Cabigon.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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Avondale Elementary anticipated the drop in letter grade following initial data from the state back in July and was proactive in improving performance, said Eric Dueppen, the district's superintendent.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The move, long-awaited by players and fans, is aimed squarely at securing Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points, which have been hard to come by since LIV started.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The lawyer asked for six years in prison, perhaps hoping for a miracle in Miami federal court, as Carpman’s family members and friends anxiously awaited the judgment.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Expected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expected. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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