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
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
That number is bigger than New York’s Central Park, and the sheer expected electricity generation could power more than half of New Mexico.
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
The expected improvements will include more accessible concessions, improved restroom access, better traffic flow throughout the stadium, upgraded technology and additional gathering spaces.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
No formations, no expected goals, just unadulterated, cynical judgment from someone who needs a break from complaining about the Giants’ bullpen.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
The expected first-round draft pick led the team with 42 hits, including 10 doubles, and also was an ace on the mound for the Sunset League champions and Division I regional champions.
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Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
The expected arrival of El Niño in the next few months could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, just a year after the last one's conclusion, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned this week.
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Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
This support window is short compared with the OnePlus Go 2 (five years of OS updates and six years of security fixes) and the entry-level iPad (an expected minimum of five years of OS and security updates).
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Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
Idaho lawmakers took aim at Medicaid programs this year in an attempt to address an expected budget deficit.
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 June 2026
Steve Large,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Indeed, the size of labor agreement — expected to cost $12 million next year, $31 million the following year and $60 million in 2028-29 — had sparked considerable concern, making the disclosure of extra revenue all the more remarkable.
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Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Bring extra food and water, fuel up your vehicle in town, prepare for longer travel times than expected, check weather forecasts, and bring essentials for backcountry travel.
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Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
While close friends like Danielle and Alana Haim, plus Ed Sheeran, are expected to be on the guest list, many are wondering if Beyoncé will also attend.
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Caché McClay,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The federal legislation is expected to result in $100 billion in cuts that would affect California’s most vulnerable residents.
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Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Court dockets indicate the proceedings are expected to last approximately three weeks.
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Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
According to Lebanon’ Ministry of Public Health, Israeli strikes have killed at least 18 people on Friday, with the number expected to rise.
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Lou Robinson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Adjective
The Farmers' Almanac says the expected average temperature in DC this month will be 74 degrees, 2 degrees above average.
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Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
That number is bigger than New York’s Central Park, and the sheer expected electricity generation could power more than half of New Mexico.
—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
The expected improvements will include more accessible concessions, improved restroom access, better traffic flow throughout the stadium, upgraded technology and additional gathering spaces.
—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
No formations, no expected goals, just unadulterated, cynical judgment from someone who needs a break from complaining about the Giants’ bullpen.
—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
The expected first-round draft pick led the team with 42 hits, including 10 doubles, and also was an ace on the mound for the Sunset League champions and Division I regional champions.
—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
The expected arrival of El Niño in the next few months could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, just a year after the last one's conclusion, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned this week.
—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
This support window is short compared with the OnePlus Go 2 (five years of OS updates and six years of security fixes) and the entry-level iPad (an expected minimum of five years of OS and security updates).
—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
Idaho lawmakers took aim at Medicaid programs this year in an attempt to address an expected budget deficit.
—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 June 2026
Verb
If passed, the measure is expected to cost the average family of four up to an extra $650 per year.
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Steve Large,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Indeed, the size of labor agreement — expected to cost $12 million next year, $31 million the following year and $60 million in 2028-29 — had sparked considerable concern, making the disclosure of extra revenue all the more remarkable.
—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Bring extra food and water, fuel up your vehicle in town, prepare for longer travel times than expected, check weather forecasts, and bring essentials for backcountry travel.
—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
While close friends like Danielle and Alana Haim, plus Ed Sheeran, are expected to be on the guest list, many are wondering if Beyoncé will also attend.
—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The federal legislation is expected to result in $100 billion in cuts that would affect California’s most vulnerable residents.
—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Court dockets indicate the proceedings are expected to last approximately three weeks.
—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
According to Lebanon’ Ministry of Public Health, Israeli strikes have killed at least 18 people on Friday, with the number expected to rise.
—
Lou Robinson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expected
Adjective
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Moments later, a gong signaled a fictional airport announcement informing guests that the scheduled flight to Butterlandia had been canceled and directed them to a Butter Baby check-in counter for a complimentary gift.
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The limited run of the acclaimed, hit play starring Tony-winner John Lithgow is coming to its pre-scheduled close.
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The seating changes will require a full stadium reseating process ahead of the 2027 season, though officials said fewer season-ticket holders are expected to be affected than originally anticipated.
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The trial was one of the most anticipated in recent years due to Pino’s prominence in South Florida and because the investigation was controversial from the start.
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And no ball is complete without esteemed judges; which is why roughly an hour before showtime, comedian Michelle Buteau and drag queen Miss Peppermint are in the upper dining room of Sardi’s prepping for their short — but long awaited — turn with the scorecards.
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The Mende awaited trial in New Haven, where local communities offered housing and legal aid.
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“Expected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expected. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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