as in schedule
a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play)
unless your proposal is on the meeting's agenda, it won't be addressed
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Recent Examples of agenda
That is a multi-year agenda, not a cycle that ends once demand improves.
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Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
On immigration enforcement—Trump’s signature issue—the brutality and clumsiness of the mass-deportation campaign has decreased public support for the president’s agenda and increased the number of Americans who strongly disapprove of ICE.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Trump’s domestic policy agenda threatens to strip millions of Americans of their Medicaid and SNAP benefits.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
As the sector evolves at speed, BAFTA’s ability to nurture talent, set the agenda and bring the industry together matters more than ever.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
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Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
On immigration enforcement—Trump’s signature issue—the brutality and clumsiness of the mass-deportation campaign has decreased public support for the president’s agenda and increased the number of Americans who strongly disapprove of ICE.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Trump’s domestic policy agenda threatens to strip millions of Americans of their Medicaid and SNAP benefits.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
As the sector evolves at speed, BAFTA’s ability to nurture talent, set the agenda and bring the industry together matters more than ever.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agenda
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More information on movie screenings and schedules is available on the Aurora Fox Arts Center's website.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Here is the match schedule for games in KC, as well as information about tickets, the FIFA fan fest, team base camps and area transportation.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Below are nearly a dozen worth circling on the calendar, with each offering a low-effort, high-reward reason to trade a little sleep for one of nature’s most entertaining night sky events.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Several coaches were hopeful the policy could be discussed, recommended and the debate could quickly move to the calendar.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Through a life-saving program at the American Red Cross, volunteers go door to door across Los Angeles, helping people protect their homes and families before a fire ever starts.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The award was administered through a creative writing program at Old Dominion and the Poetry Society of Virginia.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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However, the timetable moved up due to the speed with which the lawyer for Associated Newspapers, Antony White, delivered his shorter-than-expected opening statement — something those close to Harry’s legal team criticized.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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It's supposed to last for around six hours, but that timetable can shrink significantly for elite athletes with fast metabolisms.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Agenda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agenda. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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