expectedly

Definition of expectedlynext

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Recent Examples of expectedly However, that all expectedly fell apart in the brutal RT Overdrive test, bringing even the RTX 5080 system down to borderline less-than-playable frame rates. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026 Linear contributed the greatest share, expectedly since the series’ launch on broadcast was the big draw here. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 Erik Neander, who as president of baseball operations is essentially in charge of how everyone involved feels, is expectedly optimistic. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectedly
Adverb
  • Products commonly used include Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau and Daxxify.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The concept could eventually be considered for future Chinese combat aircraft, including the J-20 and next-gen designs commonly referred to as the J-36 and J-50.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Lady Gaga’s former New York City home is up for sale—and, unsurprisingly, the pop star’s one-time penthouse is nothing short of palatial.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026
  • So, unsurprisingly, head coach Peter DeBoer sent the 19-year-old out to get the extra frame started.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • The city ordinarily inspects its infrastructure annually as part of its capital improvement planning process.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Introductions that ordinarily would have happened at receptions took place on Zoom.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026

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“Expectedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectedly. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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