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
Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2025
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Corkscrew is in the final permitting stages and is slated to open in the spring, according to the developer.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Trump is slated to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy before the week’s end.
—Liz Napolitano,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
In 2006, protestors occupied a grove of oak trees slated to be cut down for the construction of a new athletic center.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Zendaya is also slated to direct an episode in Season 3.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
Work on the eastern leg is slated to begin in 2027 and last through 2032, according to the project's website.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Life Time Otay Ranch is slated to open in the middle of December, a spokesperson said.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Section quarterfinals are slated for Tuesday.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The next slated interview, with former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, is on Friday.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Speaking with anchor Maria Bartiromo about the current status of the trade relationship, the president confirmed that he is slated to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Korea at the APEC Summit at the end of the month.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Corkscrew is in the final permitting stages and is slated to open in the spring, according to the developer.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Trump is slated to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy before the week’s end.
—Liz Napolitano,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
In 2006, protestors occupied a grove of oak trees slated to be cut down for the construction of a new athletic center.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Zendaya is also slated to direct an episode in Season 3.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
Work on the eastern leg is slated to begin in 2027 and last through 2032, according to the project's website.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Life Time Otay Ranch is slated to open in the middle of December, a spokesperson said.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Section quarterfinals are slated for Tuesday.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slated
Adjective
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Darius Slay was an expected cap casualty.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Local planning agencies across the state are wrestling with how to zone data center projects under existing codes, and utilities are rushing to meet expected demand.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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Tarpeh said he was informed of his at a pre-scheduled meeting with the foundation to get his insights on a program focused on social justice on wastewater.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
11 Oct. 2025
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This duration, however, can also be too long for those who struggle with multiple days of scheduled routine, or who do not want to do any in-the-water experiences like snorkeling or diving.—
Jordan Harvey,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Slated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slated. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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