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
Scotto expects notable free cash flow generation and a strong balance sheet to easily cover the capex guidance increase.
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 10 May 2026
Schroeter expects the exit of Spirit to drive up revenue per seat mile by 3% to 5%.
—Siddharth Philip, Fortune, 10 May 2026
Craft expects council Vice President Red Stone, a Republican representing District 1, to have a Democratic challenger, although no one was on the ballot Tuesday.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Sean Payton expects quarterback Bo Nix to participate in the latter part of Denver’s offseason program next month.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
Like many of its peers, Reckitt also expects to feel the fallout of a Middle East war that has pushed up oil prices and disrupted supply chains.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 8 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
Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 10 May 2026
Schroeter expects the exit of Spirit to drive up revenue per seat mile by 3% to 5%.
—Siddharth Philip, Fortune, 10 May 2026
Craft expects council Vice President Red Stone, a Republican representing District 1, to have a Democratic challenger, although no one was on the ballot Tuesday.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Sean Payton expects quarterback Bo Nix to participate in the latter part of Denver’s offseason program next month.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
Like many of its peers, Reckitt also expects to feel the fallout of a Middle East war that has pushed up oil prices and disrupted supply chains.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 8 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expects
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While a rollout date was not set, Kelly shared that the city anticipates the rideshare company's commercial rollout to occur after the upcoming celebrations planned in Philadelphia for America 250 and the FIFA World Cup.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Aquino anticipates his successor will face several challenges, including improving student academic performance and dealing with budget constraints tied to largely stagnant state funding, which is based on enrollment and daily attendance.—
Noah Alcala Bach,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 May 2026
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The Fed is expected to have a new chairman soon as former Governor Kevin Warsh awaits confirmation from the Senate.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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Sitting alongside Myles, we are propelled forth, out into the streets of New York, back into the past, and yet also—inevitably, inexorably—forward to the effulgent future that awaits their young writer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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