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
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as in anticipated
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
we expect their arrival late this afternoon
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Recent Examples of expected
Jim Edwards, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
This slider is currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter, where it's heavily discounted from its expected MSRP.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
Whether Gehry’s death (or persistent construction delays) sets back the expected 2026 opening remains to be seen.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
The league said her expected timeline for recovery is four to six months, which could run into the start of the Minnesota Lynx’s season.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
The expected expansion of the College Football Playoff from its current 12-team format up to 16, or perhaps 24, in upcoming years will mean fewer teams available for bowls.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2025
Turner said in its final weeks, Sibling will operate its typical hours and serve its usual menu with a handful of minor additions to accommodate an expected rush of closing traffic.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Stocks were bouncing this morning after a cooler-than-expected reading on consumer inflation.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
Light Switch, 1992–99, comprised a projector beaming a to-scale image of a light switch onto a wall, while a 2006 work, Solo, consisted of a mic stand bearing a hairbrush instead of the expected Shure SM58.
—News Desk, Artforum, 15 Dec. 2025
Sara MacHi, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Home prices in California are expected to rise in 2026, according to real estate experts — but the increase will be modest compared to that in past years.
—Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The proposal is also expected to go before the Board of Zoning Adjustment, and plans are subject to final approval by the City Council.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
Offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo also came under fire from the Eagles’ fan base, as the reigning Super Bowl champions weren’t performing as expected.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
But who would have expected any less?
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
But Vanderbilt, as attention, pressure and fatigue rise on a pursuit no one outside its camp expected, is essentially two teams with two games left in the 2025 regular season.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Rising electric costs aren’t expected to ease and many Americans could see an increase on their monthly bills in the middle of next year’s campaigns.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
La Niña conditions are expected to persist through winter, potentially bringing colder temperatures and more snow to northern states.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
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If the labor market is improving and the Supreme Court delivers the expected tariff refunds, the Fed would have almost no justification for adding further stimulus to the economy via a new round of cheaper money.
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Lincoln Park resident Michael McKee is expected in court tomorrow related to the killing of his ex-wife and her current husband inside their Columbus, Ohio, home.
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The scheduled follow-up inspection has not yet occurred.—
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One report suggested that a massage therapist had shown up at the couple’s home for a pre-scheduled appointment but got no answer at the door and contacted their daughter, who went inside the home and found Rob Reiner slain.—
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But looking ahead, abating tariff uncertainty and the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are anticipated to offer a tailwind to capital expenditures this year.—
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To hear the National Weather Service tell it, the transition from the wet days simply did not move as fast as forecasters anticipated.—
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Nearly 500 defendants awaited trials or sentencing in 2025.—
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Last week, Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro was on stage in front of his supporters, waving his hands and dancing, seemingly oblivious to the danger that awaited him.—
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“Expected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expected. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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