as in expected
being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events
slated to arrive at five o'clock
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as in listed
to put (someone or something) on a list
you've been slated for a three o'clock interview
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as in lashed
to strike repeatedly
ready to slate anyone who disagreed
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Recent Examples of slated
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Jackson has clearly outperformed his slated 2026 salary.
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Mike Kaye
updated January 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Jan. 2026
The next slated interview, with former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, is on Friday.
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Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The Iranian team was originally slated to train at a facility in Tucson, Arizona, before its base camp was abruptly moved to Tijuana, Mexico, in late May.
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Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Brooklyn is slated to select sixth, 28th, and 43rd.
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Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
Smith is slated to begin his second stint with the Jets, who drafted him in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft, later this year.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
The latter investment also is funding the construction of an offshore wind hub slated to be completed in late 2026.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
With the two-day NBA Draft slated to tip off Tuesday night, the Hornets are hosting a watch party at The Casey in uptown, headlined by Kon Knueppel.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
That case is slated for trial in February.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
It was slated for termination in 2017, but litigation and later actions of the Joe Biden administration complicate the timeline.
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Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Adjective
The vessel's next slated voyage, an 11-night trip from Piraeus (Athens), Greece, was canceled.
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Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Jackson has clearly outperformed his slated 2026 salary.
—
Mike Kaye
updated January 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Jan. 2026
The next slated interview, with former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, is on Friday.
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Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Board of Governors will now consider Bell’s appointment during a special meeting July 1 — the same day he is slated to begin as UF’s interim president.
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Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The Iranian team was originally slated to train at a facility in Tucson, Arizona, before its base camp was abruptly moved to Tijuana, Mexico, in late May.
—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Brooklyn is slated to select sixth, 28th, and 43rd.
—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
Smith is slated to begin his second stint with the Jets, who drafted him in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft, later this year.
—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
The latter investment also is funding the construction of an offshore wind hub slated to be completed in late 2026.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
With the two-day NBA Draft slated to tip off Tuesday night, the Hornets are hosting a watch party at The Casey in uptown, headlined by Kon Knueppel.
—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
That case is slated for trial in February.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
It was slated for termination in 2017, but litigation and later actions of the Joe Biden administration complicate the timeline.
—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slated
Adjective
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The Farmers' Almanac says the expected average temperature in DC this month will be 74 degrees, 2 degrees above average.
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That number is bigger than New York’s Central Park, and the sheer expected electricity generation could power more than half of New Mexico.
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On the secondary market, some tickets were listed between $800 and $20,000 each.
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An autopsy found the cause of death was dilated cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle that can lead to heart failure, with morbid obesity listed as a contributing factor, according to prosecutors.
Verb
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With two strikes and two outs in the ninth inning, Turner lashed a single to center.
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Photos of Hammett in the garment eventually caught the attention of Swifties, who lashed out at the guitarist on Reddit and social media.
Adjective
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Moments later, a gong signaled a fictional airport announcement informing guests that the scheduled flight to Butterlandia had been canceled and directed them to a Butter Baby check-in counter for a complimentary gift.
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The limited run of the acclaimed, hit play starring Tony-winner John Lithgow is coming to its pre-scheduled close.
Verb
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Golden State entered the draft lottery after going 37-45 during the regular season and bowing out in the play-in tournament.
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Immigrants who entered through the border and remain in Florida may still be eligible to seek bond, while those transferred to other states may face different legal circumstances.
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In Huntington Beach and San Clemente, the messy, wild waves licked the bottom of the pier structures.
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When the tiffin is returned licked clean, Ila sends another meal but with a note, leading to a rich correspondence between the two.
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Wind gusts topped 80 mph, with a 102 mph gust recorded at the Hinton Mesonet site, about 50 miles west of Oklahoma City.
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The Dodgers finally recorded their only hit against Orioles starter Trevor Rogers in the fifth inning, when Edman reached on a weak pop fly to center field.
Verb
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The young activist has relentlessly pounded Espaillat as a moderate on Israel and an uninspiring fixture of the Democratic establishment.
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The grand slam could prove to be one of the Sox’s biggest clutch hits of the season after they were pounded in the first two games of the Yankees series.
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“Slated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slated. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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