EXPECTS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

expects

verb

present tense third-person singular of expect

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 Air Force expects Sentinel to provide a more effective, safe and secure ICBM capability well into the 2070s. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 Morris looks for that in others, but expects it from herself, too. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026 The ride-share app now expects to commit $10 billion to help bring them to market at scale, with 120,000 cars committed by partners. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 For next year, Munn expects a roughly 3% inflation rate on the store’s products. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Chevron expects to be able produce about 600,000 barrels a day from its Venezuelan oil projects in five years, up from roughly 300,000 today. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 Southwest expects to open seven more lounges over the next several years, though the airline didn't clarify where they will be constructed, according to a news release. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 But BoA expects the BoC to keep rates on hold over the coming months. — Jenni Reid,mike Sheen, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 The university expects to have to file more than 2,000 requests each year for students to stay longer, leading to a cost of $600,000 in administrative labor and fees. — Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for expects

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The startup anticipates slashing its AI token spend by 75%, from $15-20 million to $4-5 million annually, as a result of the AI ban policy.

— Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
The Reno-Tahoe International Airport anticipates as many as 20,000 passengers a day during Burning Man.

— Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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The opening holes may not immediately reveal what awaits, but that changes quickly as the course turns back on itself and descends into a stunning, secluded valley that eventually opens toward the coastline.

— Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The case awaits a hearing by the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026