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expected

ADJECTIVE

wonted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

normal

WEAK

conventional familiar habitual

ADJECTIVE

anticipated

Synonyms

STRONGEST

likely predicted proposed scheduled

STRONG

awaited coming contemplated envisioned foreseen foretold prophesied

WEAK

counted upon due foreseeable hoped-for looked-for planned for predictable prepared for

Example Sentences

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Analysts polled by FactSet expected a loss of 12 cents on sales of $22 million.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

National Home Price Index today is expected to show home values continuing to move sideways.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The number of claims is expected to rise.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

We are in a cycle where instant success is expected, and that has made things even more hazardous.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Just like mine, her plan had worked out better than she’d expected it to.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin