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
As of February, the district expects a budget shortfall of approximately $21 million for the 2026-27 school year.
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Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Pujols framed the day as part of a bigger responsibility for a group that expects to contend deep into March.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
With regard to gross margin, the five-star analyst highlighted that NVDA expects some variance in the near term due to new program launches.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Wogan said the company expects to build out the property and complete environmental remediations by the end of 2026.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
But the venue expects to add at least 20 or more dates, with the majority being likely for the fall.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Savage expects revenues to approach $300 million this year.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Now, after a series of spending hikes and tax cuts, deficits are piling up year after year, and the Congressional Budget Office expects federal debt to hit a historic high of 120% of America’s gross domestic product by 2035.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Management expects cutting underperforming locations will help reduce overhead, improve margins and focus resources on stronger stores and online sales.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Pujols framed the day as part of a bigger responsibility for a group that expects to contend deep into March.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
With regard to gross margin, the five-star analyst highlighted that NVDA expects some variance in the near term due to new program launches.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Wogan said the company expects to build out the property and complete environmental remediations by the end of 2026.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
But the venue expects to add at least 20 or more dates, with the majority being likely for the fall.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Savage expects revenues to approach $300 million this year.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Now, after a series of spending hikes and tax cuts, deficits are piling up year after year, and the Congressional Budget Office expects federal debt to hit a historic high of 120% of America’s gross domestic product by 2035.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Management expects cutting underperforming locations will help reduce overhead, improve margins and focus resources on stronger stores and online sales.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expects
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Dubbed the Stormwater and Streets tax, Edgerton anticipates using the dollars generated to help address drainage problems and safety issues on the roads that would otherwise not be funded.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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American anticipates around 525 daily flights during summer peak days, compared to just over 480 last year.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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At least some level of clarity awaits after Friday.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Despite the past wins, Miller said Nauset understands the talented team that awaits and is eager for the matchup.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Expects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expects. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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