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

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

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

Verb

The two hearings are expected to draw as much attention as the trial in June, when a jury found Anthony guilty of murdering Austin Metcalf and sentenced him to 35 years in prison. — J.d. Miles, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Midfielder Tim Iroegbunam’s unspecified injury, meanwhile, is considered minor and not expected to derail a potential move. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Sales of sunglasses is expected to nearly double to $4 billion by fiscal 2030 while the contact lenses segment is expected to expand to $730 million from $ 480 million over the same period. — Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 18 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