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
Aguirre expects more people to sign as the campaign unfolds.
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Billy Perrigo, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Tisch expects to make between 120 and 180 deals out of its newest core fund, and between 20 and 40 out of its opportunity fund.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
After tax profit expectations rose during the quarter, however, as GM expects to take more money from its core automotive business ― though not enough to entirely offset the load of tariff expenses and electric vehicle production change costs.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The company also expects adjusted operating margin to be at or above the high end of the previous guidance range of 12 percent to 13 percent.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Rebecca Cook | Reuters DETROIT — General Motors CFO Paul Jacobson on Tuesday said the company expects earnings next year to top its 2025 results, which have performed far better than Wall Street's expectations.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
The new facility is the first to operate with an advanced warehouse management system, which Macy’s expects to significantly improve efficiency and accuracy of fulfillment and store replenishment, while establishing a model that can be scaled across the company’s network in the years ahead.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
Still, the National Hurricane Center expects Lorenzo to hang onto tropical storm status through the weekend.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
ChargePoint expects to begin deliveries of charging station components in the second half of 2026.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Billy Perrigo, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Tisch expects to make between 120 and 180 deals out of its newest core fund, and between 20 and 40 out of its opportunity fund.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
After tax profit expectations rose during the quarter, however, as GM expects to take more money from its core automotive business ― though not enough to entirely offset the load of tariff expenses and electric vehicle production change costs.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The company also expects adjusted operating margin to be at or above the high end of the previous guidance range of 12 percent to 13 percent.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Rebecca Cook | Reuters DETROIT — General Motors CFO Paul Jacobson on Tuesday said the company expects earnings next year to top its 2025 results, which have performed far better than Wall Street's expectations.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
The new facility is the first to operate with an advanced warehouse management system, which Macy’s expects to significantly improve efficiency and accuracy of fulfillment and store replenishment, while establishing a model that can be scaled across the company’s network in the years ahead.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
Still, the National Hurricane Center expects Lorenzo to hang onto tropical storm status through the weekend.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
ChargePoint expects to begin deliveries of charging station components in the second half of 2026.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expects
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The Old Farmer's Almanac anticipates a warm winter but with rain and above-average mountain snow in some areas.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The city wrote 397,000 tickets in 2024, and anticipates issuing 485,000 citations this year, according to data shared by the Department of Public Works.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The body awaits autopsy and notification of relatives.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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In the meantime, the world awaits Michael Jordan’s first big TV moment since his mesmerizing turn in The Last Dance.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Expects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expects. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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