as in anticipates
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
we expect their arrival late this afternoon
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Recent Examples of expects
The analyst also expects MongoDB to gain from higher consumption, driven by rising enterprise workloads.
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Tipranks, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
Final amounts have not been announced for 2026, but Bistodeau said the city expects to receive about $1 million annually for the foreseeable future.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Alongside the African Diaspora volume, Duran keeps almost all the Hidden Voices guides in her classroom, and has used or expects to use the Jewish, Muslim, Latinx and Asian Americans books in her lesson plans.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority expects about 25,000 light rail trips to the big game, with about 12,500 people going in and 12,500 exiting Levi’s Stadium.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Wood said Sac State expects to have more clarity on its football status in the coming weeks.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 8 Feb. 2026
In addition, the Porter Town Council also expects to soon approve boosting fines for nuisance and stormwater violations.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the city expects a $100 million budget shortfall.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
Charlotte Area Transit System expects to announce its Monday service plan by Sunday afternoon.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026
Tipranks, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
Final amounts have not been announced for 2026, but Bistodeau said the city expects to receive about $1 million annually for the foreseeable future.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Alongside the African Diaspora volume, Duran keeps almost all the Hidden Voices guides in her classroom, and has used or expects to use the Jewish, Muslim, Latinx and Asian Americans books in her lesson plans.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority expects about 25,000 light rail trips to the big game, with about 12,500 people going in and 12,500 exiting Levi’s Stadium.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Wood said Sac State expects to have more clarity on its football status in the coming weeks.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 8 Feb. 2026
In addition, the Porter Town Council also expects to soon approve boosting fines for nuisance and stormwater violations.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the city expects a $100 million budget shortfall.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
Charlotte Area Transit System expects to announce its Monday service plan by Sunday afternoon.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expects
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Crystal anticipates offering kids and teens programming on select voyages when passenger numbers warrant.—
Scott Laird,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Angrick also anticipates the currency to strengthen.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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The city commission authorized the design-build process and awaits information from the firm authorized to do the work this summer.—
Mike Hernández,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Police are back outside Nancy and her daughter Annie's homes Tuesday, as the family anxiously awaits a return.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Expects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expects. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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