as in to anticipate
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
we expect their arrival late this afternoon
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Recent Examples of expect
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu encouraged residents to look out for one another as high temperatures are expected to continue through at least Friday.
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Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close next year.
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Michelle Chapman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Experts said brands everywhere are expected to scramble for a piece of the Swift wedding buzz, with many hoping to ride the cultural wave without ever being officially linked to the ceremony.
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Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
As their use expands, glide bombs can be expected to define the next phase of the war.
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Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close next year.
—
Michelle Chapman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Experts said brands everywhere are expected to scramble for a piece of the Swift wedding buzz, with many hoping to ride the cultural wave without ever being officially linked to the ceremony.
—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
As their use expands, glide bombs can be expected to define the next phase of the war.
—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expect
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Some fans will have purchased alternative plane tickets and booked extra hotel nights, anticipating a change that never came.
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Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is anticipated to be more expensive, potentially by $200, driven by rising memory and storage costs.
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The same trap awaits the doctor leaning on a model for a diagnosis, the engineer trusting it with a design, the judge consulting it on a decision, and the ordinary person asking it what to believe.
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Many were instructed to be in New York City by the morning of July 3 and await further details, sources told the outlet.
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“Expect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expect. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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