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
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
The label will be celebrated at the Dialled In 5th Birthday Festival on May 30, a one-day event spread across eight Dalston venues, drawing an expected 3,000 attendees alongside a lineup of international South Asian acts.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
This is due in part to the influence of an expected El Niño, a natural climate pattern that tends to reduce Atlantic hurricane activity.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Raging waters lifted homes and cars, causing an expected $1 billion in damage.
—Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The Orange fired Autry on Wednesday morning, bringing an expected end to his three-year tenure, in which the program went just 49-48 and failed to qualify for a single NCAA Tournament.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Weather aside, a 3-3 record against the Nats and Angels, two teams expected to finish with 90 or more losses, wasn’t much to write home about.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
His next shipment of boards is expected to arrive this week.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Offshore flow or winds from the north/northeast are expected to develop after dark, driving winds back up across the region.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
Though fest organizers have not specified whether films in this section will be playing with any talents in tow, Italian director Gianfranco Rosi is expected to be on hand in Istanbul to be honored with a career award.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Layoffs at both facilities are expected to begin May 29.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Why this matters for the World Cup At least five countries that have qualified (or are expected to qualify) for the 2026 World Cup fall under the visa bond program, including Algeria, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and Tunisia.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Another freeze is expected Sunday morning, ahead of an afternoon spent in the 50s.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
The label will be celebrated at the Dialled In 5th Birthday Festival on May 30, a one-day event spread across eight Dalston venues, drawing an expected 3,000 attendees alongside a lineup of international South Asian acts.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
This is due in part to the influence of an expected El Niño, a natural climate pattern that tends to reduce Atlantic hurricane activity.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Raging waters lifted homes and cars, causing an expected $1 billion in damage.
—Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The Orange fired Autry on Wednesday morning, bringing an expected end to his three-year tenure, in which the program went just 49-48 and failed to qualify for a single NCAA Tournament.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
This is the Artemis II timeline The Artemis II mission is expected to take 10 days.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Weather aside, a 3-3 record against the Nats and Angels, two teams expected to finish with 90 or more losses, wasn’t much to write home about.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
His next shipment of boards is expected to arrive this week.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Offshore flow or winds from the north/northeast are expected to develop after dark, driving winds back up across the region.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
Though fest organizers have not specified whether films in this section will be playing with any talents in tow, Italian director Gianfranco Rosi is expected to be on hand in Istanbul to be honored with a career award.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Layoffs at both facilities are expected to begin May 29.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Why this matters for the World Cup At least five countries that have qualified (or are expected to qualify) for the 2026 World Cup fall under the visa bond program, including Algeria, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and Tunisia.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Another freeze is expected Sunday morning, ahead of an afternoon spent in the 50s.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expected
Adjective
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The next scheduled negotiating session is Thursday.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Commerce Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment about Lutnick's scheduled appearance.—
Emily Wilkins,Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Faced with the higher costs now anticipated for the project, the mayor’s administration first plans to ask county commissioners for an additional $71 million to cover renovation costs, according to Edwards, chief administrative officer under Levine Cava.—
Douglas Hanks
April 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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It is anticipated that the changes stemming from the TAC discussions will leave the race action largely unaltered.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Observers anxiously awaited the comet's reappearance but saw nothing.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Cover images of Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan and other superstars are emblazoned in the memories of fans who eagerly awaited the title to arrive in the mail each week.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Expected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expected. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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