reschedule

verb

re·​sched·​ule (ˌ)rē-ˈske-(ˌ)jül How to pronounce reschedule (audio)
-jəl
Canadian also -ˈshe-
British usually -ˈshe-(ˌ)dyül
rescheduled; rescheduling; reschedules
Synonyms of reschedulenext

transitive verb

: 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.
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In logistics, agentic RAG can analyze shipment delays and automatically reschedule routes. Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026 On Monday, the case was rescheduled to April 16, when Paul will have to prove he's provided all available documents. Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026 An Ovens Auditorium spokesperson told The Charlotte Observer the Charlotte stop has been rescheduled for April 14. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026 Anyone who had upcoming appointments scheduled in Nashua should call to reschedule. Matt Schooley, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reschedule

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reschedule was in 1878

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“Reschedule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reschedule. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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