EXPECTS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

expects

verb

present tense third-person singular of expect

as in anticipates

to believe in the future occurrence of (something) we expect their arrival late this afternoon

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Recent Examples of expects Moderna expects that thousands of melanoma patients could benefit within the first few years of approval. — CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 This is the first story in what CBS California Investigates expects to be an ongoing series on the state's LRP system, as public records requests are fulfilled. — Julie Watts august 20, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 Future satellite servicing initiatives Without an artificial boost to combat atmospheric drag, NASA expects Swift to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere later this year. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026 The Postal Service expects its employees to conduct themselves professionally and appropriately while performing their duties, according to the statement. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 Based on no-show estimates, Denker expects 110,000 fans each day. — Adam Kilgore, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Ukrainian intelligence expects Putin to order a call-up of 300,000 to 500,000 men after the September elections. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 The Cinematheque expects Directors Village to close for renovations in October. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026 Project Catalyst expects to add 95 permanent positions, and not until 2032. — Julianna Mejia august 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026

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Shotwell said SpaceX's existing infrastructure can't support the number or cadence of Starship launches the company anticipates reaching, and tied Starbase Louisiana to SpaceX's long-term goal of using Starship to make human life interplanetary.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2026
For that reason, NASA anticipates that Roman will image more than 50 times as much of the sky in the next five years as Hubble covered in three decades.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

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The zoning plan has made it through multiple approvals and hearings at City Hall but awaits final approval by the City Council, which could happen in September.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
Ruddy tomato salsa pounded in a molcajete, its texture almost emulsified, awaits on the side.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026