Synonyms of expected

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adjective

as in scheduled

being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events

the children did their chores, but not without the expected whining

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scheduled
• anticipated
• due
• slated
• awaited

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• late
• early
• delinquent
• belated
• overdue
• behind
• tardy
• premature
• dilatory
• unanticipated
• unforeseen
• latish
• untimely
• behindhand
• unlooked-for

expected

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verb

past tense of expect

as in anticipated

to believe in the future occurrence of (something)

we expect their arrival late this afternoon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anticipated
• awaited
• predicted
• hoped (for)
• watched (for)
• looked forward to
• looked for
• viewed
• envisioned
• envisaged
• relied (on or upon)
• counted (on or upon)
• waited (for)
• foresaw
• depended (on or upon)
• assumed
• presumed
• prophesied
• contemplated
• foretold
• banked on
• presupposed
• eyed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• questioned
• doubted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of expected

Adjective

But perhaps no one feels its expected passage in the Senate as acutely, or as personally, as Peter Mills. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2026

The indie studio defied convention by taking the project out in August, usually considered a dead period with many executives on vacation as the TV business takes a breather before an expected post-Labor Day influx of pitches. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

Black's lawyers, Susan Estrich and Aaron Cutler, earlier Tuesday blasted the committee for its expected vote, and asked the panel to postpone taking that step. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

The expected best relievers have not been getting the job done, and few seem on the verge of getting back on track. — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Puroway The Puroway filter is being crowdfunded on Kickstarter, where it's discounted from its expected MSRP of US$138 down to $69. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2026

If the expected timeline holds, state Superintendent Lindel Fields and the current members of the state Board of Education would choose the statewide reading and math screeners before his successor and the next governor take office in January. — Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 8 Sep. 2026

And Fins have a secondary so inexperienced the guys might need asbestos uniforms against the expected torching. — Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Each step is clearly outlined, and there are no expected deviations. — Kohava Mendelsohn, IEEE Spectrum, 10 Aug. 2026

Verb

Now Ricketts is running for his first full six-year term against independent Dan Osborn -- a race that initially was not expected to be competitive but is now being watched by the national parties. — Nicholas Ingram, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected along the coastal Pender, New Hanover, and Georgetown County beaches. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

As is to be expected, there is no single-use plastic available at the property, and the cleaning team uses eco-friendly products. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

The two suspects were expected to face charges for robbery, conspiracy and resisting arrest, and were detained at a juvenile detention facility, police said. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Personal communication and digital touchpoints are expected to extend that relationship beyond the boutique. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Negotiations on international sales are underway, with initial deals expected shortly. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

The top lot is Picasso’s 1969 Le Baiser, expected to fetch around $40 million. — News Desk, Artforum, 5 Oct. 2026

Pisces February 19 – March 20 A conversation about money or support may stir more emotion than expected. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026