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
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
London Stock Exchange Group Plc said revenue growth for 2026 is now expected to be towards the top of its expected range, after the first quarter was buoyed by heavy trading volumes and momentum in subscription businesses.
—Tom Metcalf, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
An expected trip by Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan for a second round of talks with Iranian officials is being put on hold after negotiators from Tehran reportedly declined to participate.
—Mike Sheen,anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, the mayor outlined his plan to close an expected $146 million budget deficit for the new fiscal year that begins in July.
—Chris Cate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
As rising gas prices cause more pain at the pump, thousands of East Bay commuters who ride AC Transit may face significant reductions next year after the Board of Directors approved developing contingency plans to address an expected $50 million deficit in 2027.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
This was an expected development after Buddie announced in February that the two sides were working on an extension.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Perhaps most notable was an expected bidder that wasn’t on the list.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
In contrast, a proposal by Google in Franklin Township ultimately failed last fall after the company withdrew the plans before an expected City-County Council vote called by Michael-Paul Hart, who opposed that project.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Mike Jones of The Athletic explains why the lack of top-tier quarterback prospects beyond Fernando Mendoza limits the intrigue typically expected of NFL drafts.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Georgia is expected to have at least one player taken in the first 32 picks.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 24 Apr. 2026
On most draft rankings, Northwestern’s Caleb Tiernan is now the top available offensive tackle, and he’s expected to be selected late in the second round or early in the third round.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The governor’s office said the Sheridan Educators Association’s membership was expected to vote to ratify the agreement Friday, and the Sheridan School Board would vote on the agreement Tuesday.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Clendenin also listed several people expected to attend, including Babby, Atwater and the city’s attorney, chief of staff and chief financial officer, among others.
—Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Lula and Sánchez, along with ministers from their cabinets, are meeting at a former royal palace in Barcelona on Friday when they are expected to sign agreements regarding their economies, technology and social policies.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
This year, Medicaid was expected to grow by 12%.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The expected tariff refund helped push the company’s stock up 6% in pre-market trading, before paring back gains.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
London Stock Exchange Group Plc said revenue growth for 2026 is now expected to be towards the top of its expected range, after the first quarter was buoyed by heavy trading volumes and momentum in subscription businesses.
—Tom Metcalf, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
An expected trip by Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan for a second round of talks with Iranian officials is being put on hold after negotiators from Tehran reportedly declined to participate.
—Mike Sheen,anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, the mayor outlined his plan to close an expected $146 million budget deficit for the new fiscal year that begins in July.
—Chris Cate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
As rising gas prices cause more pain at the pump, thousands of East Bay commuters who ride AC Transit may face significant reductions next year after the Board of Directors approved developing contingency plans to address an expected $50 million deficit in 2027.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
This was an expected development after Buddie announced in February that the two sides were working on an extension.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Perhaps most notable was an expected bidder that wasn’t on the list.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
In contrast, a proposal by Google in Franklin Township ultimately failed last fall after the company withdrew the plans before an expected City-County Council vote called by Michael-Paul Hart, who opposed that project.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Fernando Mendoza isn’t expected to turn up at the NFL Draft, but he will be spotted in a commercial tied to the annual event.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Mike Jones of The Athletic explains why the lack of top-tier quarterback prospects beyond Fernando Mendoza limits the intrigue typically expected of NFL drafts.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Georgia is expected to have at least one player taken in the first 32 picks.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 24 Apr. 2026
On most draft rankings, Northwestern’s Caleb Tiernan is now the top available offensive tackle, and he’s expected to be selected late in the second round or early in the third round.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The governor’s office said the Sheridan Educators Association’s membership was expected to vote to ratify the agreement Friday, and the Sheridan School Board would vote on the agreement Tuesday.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Clendenin also listed several people expected to attend, including Babby, Atwater and the city’s attorney, chief of staff and chief financial officer, among others.
—Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Lula and Sánchez, along with ministers from their cabinets, are meeting at a former royal palace in Barcelona on Friday when they are expected to sign agreements regarding their economies, technology and social policies.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
This year, Medicaid was expected to grow by 12%.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expected
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Eleven minutes later, as guests settled into their meals, mentalist Oz Pearlman, the scheduled entertainer, was showing the president and first lady a trick.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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One report suggested that a massage therapist had shown up at the couple’s home for a pre-scheduled appointment but got no answer at the door and contacted their daughter, who went inside the home and found Rob Reiner slain.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Initial move-ins are anticipated by the 2028 ski season.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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It was also noted that the project is coming in at a price lower than anticipated.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Left Arrow Right Arrow As the 2026 NFL Draft soldiered on through Saturday afternoon, many young men anxiously awaited the news of their fates for the next several years of football.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Another day, another setback for Berlin‘s long awaited Berlin Modern, as moisture damage in the building’s shell and microbial contamination in other parts of the structure have forced the postponement of the museum to 2030.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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