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
For fiscal 2028, Pajjuri expects 50% growth at AWS, with potential for further upside.
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 3 May 2026
The state expects to spend less than $600 million in the first full year of implementation, with funding in significant part from oil and gas revenue routed through its Land Grant Permanent Fund.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 May 2026
GasBuddy expects that if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked or significantly impeded through Memorial Day, the national average price of gas could surpass the all‑time record of $5 per gallon.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 May 2026
The International Monetary Fund has slashed its economic growth forecasts for these countries and expects the economies of Iraq, Qatar and Kuwait to contract this year.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Cook said Apple spent more on memory chips last quarter than in previous quarters and expects memory prices to rise in upcoming quarters.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
Disney expects to launch the double-decker vessel sometime in 2027, the official Disney Parks Blog reports.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
More than anything, Bernard’s significant production at the college level should better position him to make an impact with a QB like Rodgers, who expects precision and professionalism.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Blanche expects an indictment to follow the charges.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 3 May 2026
The state expects to spend less than $600 million in the first full year of implementation, with funding in significant part from oil and gas revenue routed through its Land Grant Permanent Fund.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 May 2026
GasBuddy expects that if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked or significantly impeded through Memorial Day, the national average price of gas could surpass the all‑time record of $5 per gallon.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 May 2026
The International Monetary Fund has slashed its economic growth forecasts for these countries and expects the economies of Iraq, Qatar and Kuwait to contract this year.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Cook said Apple spent more on memory chips last quarter than in previous quarters and expects memory prices to rise in upcoming quarters.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
Disney expects to launch the double-decker vessel sometime in 2027, the official Disney Parks Blog reports.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
More than anything, Bernard’s significant production at the college level should better position him to make an impact with a QB like Rodgers, who expects precision and professionalism.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Blanche expects an indictment to follow the charges.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expects
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Cencora now anticipates growth of 4% to 6%, versus its earlier guidance of 7% to 9%.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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The center, which has cost over $800 million to build and was originally scheduled to open in 2021 and then 2025, anticipates over 750,000 annual visitors.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The Thunder earned a bit of a break and awaits two teams battling injuries in the Lakers and Rockets.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The bill passed the state Senate on April 15 and awaits a vote in the House.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Expects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expects. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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