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
Genk expect a fee that could rise as high as €30million to €40m (£25.3m-£33.7m/$34.3m-$45.8m) after add-ons.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Michaels unfolds bigger move into fabrics: What customers can expect
The Joann's acquisition meshes with Michaels' evolving consumer interests.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Places like America’s Best Racing are working to educate casual fans about everything from betting to how well horses are taken care of and what to expect on race day.
—Spencer Ripchik, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
The reality-television series has spawned a number of spinoffs, including Duck Dynasty: The Revival, which is set to center on Willie and Korie and their children and is expected to premiere this summer.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 26 May 2025
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Michaels unfolds bigger move into fabrics: What customers can expect
The Joann's acquisition meshes with Michaels' evolving consumer interests.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Places like America’s Best Racing are working to educate casual fans about everything from betting to how well horses are taken care of and what to expect on race day.
—Spencer Ripchik, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
The reality-television series has spawned a number of spinoffs, including Duck Dynasty: The Revival, which is set to center on Willie and Korie and their children and is expected to premiere this summer.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expect
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The National Retail Federation also anticipated skyrocketing prices on clothing, household appliances, furniture and more.—
Dryden Pence,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Organizers anticipate that the immigration enforcement and Trump's response to largely peaceful protests by bringing in the military is a pivot point that will bring new people to the streets June 14.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Ever since Taylor Swift revealed plans to re-record and re-release her first six albums after the rights to those works were sold away from her, superfans have eagerly awaited Reputation (Taylor’s Version).—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Invasion and Loot, meanwhile, still await return dates, after streaming their respective Season 2 finales in October 2023 and May 2024.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
9 June 2025
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“Expect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expect. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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