EXPECTEDLY Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

expectedly

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Definition of expectedly

as in commonly

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Recent Examples of expectedly Their work often critiques communism in China and the Cultural Revolution, with Mao Zedong expectedly serving as a recurring subject in their artistic endeavors. — News Desk, Artforum, 25 Aug. 2026 Markets were expectedly spooked by the development, with oil prices climbing once again. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 Once-staple of 1990s radio delivered an expectedly upbeat, warm and nostalgic performance lasting one hour as the sun set over Kansas City on the eve of the World Cup quarterfinal match taking place at Kansas City Stadium. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026 Trump officials have, expectedly, rebuffed the plaintiffs demands. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026 For a property of this caliber, the service is expectedly wonderful. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Furientis’ pitch is expectedly intertwined with geopolitics. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 14 May 2026 The Parmesan ranch of it all also didn't disappoint; the flavor mix was expectedly savory and crowd-pleasing, but balanced and never overwhelming the true star of it all—the potato. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026 Helping the club’s cause was Schlittler, who was expectedly restricted to 68 pitches after a spring training back/lat injury prevented him from fully building up. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026

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While known as lacking criminal responsibility under Massachusetts law, the defense is more commonly referred to as not guilty by reason of insanity.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Called rotenone, the poison is approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for this purpose and is commonly used by state and federal land management agencies, according to RMNP's press release.

— Logan Smith, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

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As owners are increasingly called upon to fund deficits, anything which tempers the biggest cost categories — wages and transfer fees — is unsurprisingly welcome.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Koenigsegg The interiors are unsurprisingly spartan and driver-focused.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of unsurprisingly

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After video reviews by the referee, presented in slow motion, Balogun received a red card during the USMNT’s round-of-32 victory, which ordinarily would have ruled the striker out of the subsequent game against Belgium.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Norman then introduced legislation waiving the five-year deadline that ordinarily limits consideration of Medal of Honor recommendations.

— Ethan Rocke, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026

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