reschedule
verb
re·sched·ule
(ˌ)rē-ˈske-(ˌ)jül 
-jəl
Canadian also -ˈshe-
British usually -ˈshe-(ˌ)dyül
rescheduled; rescheduling; reschedules
: to schedule or plan again according to a different timetable
especially
: to defer required payment of (a debt or loan)
Examples of reschedule in a Sentence
She called to reschedule her appointment.
The meeting was rescheduled for Tuesday.
He rescheduled his college loans.
Recent Examples on the Web
Knowing whether a stay can be extended or rescheduled can prevent complications if return travel is delayed.
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Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Initially, Barmore was to be arraigned in February, right before the Patriots played the Seattle Seahawks in the Superbowl, but the court date was rescheduled for Monday instead, and the defensive lineman stayed on the roster.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The demolition of the vacant CVS Pharmacy building at Snelling and University avenues, which had been planned for Monday, has been rescheduled to March 16.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
These charges were scheduled to be heard in a bench trial Thursday, but the trial was rescheduled when Bridgeforth was arrested for the new charges.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Initially, Barmore was to be arraigned in February, right before the Patriots played the Seattle Seahawks in the Superbowl, but the court date was rescheduled for Monday instead, and the defensive lineman stayed on the roster.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The demolition of the vacant CVS Pharmacy building at Snelling and University avenues, which had been planned for Monday, has been rescheduled to March 16.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
These charges were scheduled to be heard in a bench trial Thursday, but the trial was rescheduled when Bridgeforth was arrested for the new charges.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reschedule
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“Reschedule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reschedule. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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