as in to list
to put (someone or something) on a list
I've scheduled you for an appointment tomorrow
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1
as in agenda
a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play)
the schedule of events for the conference
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2
as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
a schedule of arrivals and departures
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Recent Examples of schedule
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
Following its lunar flyby, Artemis II returns to Earth for a splashdown scheduled for April 10.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Protect your energy by responding to social overtures on your schedule — not the world’s.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Now, the Panthers have scheduled a visit with former Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King, per NFL Network.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
Following its lunar flyby, Artemis II returns to Earth for a splashdown scheduled for April 10.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
By 2019 — costs ballooning and the timeline years off schedule — bipartisan political pressure mounted.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Protect your energy by responding to social overtures on your schedule — not the world’s.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schedule
Verb
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Both menus also come with special wellness sections for health-minded travelers, listing calorie and allergen content from dishes teeming with local produce and proteins in their purest forms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The company behind platinum-selling artists, including Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift, was listed on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange in 2021 with an initial valuation of 46 billion euros.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Granbury City Council chambers was nearly overflowing with people Tuesday evening as residents came out to speak on the agenda items and voice their disapproval and disappointment.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The ask comes a year into a Republican administration that has been defined by haphazard mass layoffs and firings of thousands of federal workers, including dozens who say they were targeted in acts of political retaliation or for not embracing the White House's agenda.—
Amanda Seitz,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, April 5, 2026.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But Bird made this year’s Opening Day roster and, entering Sunday, had not allowed a run in four appearances.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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After splitting his college career between Cal and TCU, Elarms-Orr could enter the offseason program as competition for Trevin Wallace in the starting lineup, or at the very least, push Claudin Cherelus for the third linebacker spot.—
Mike Kaye
April 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Out on his farm, the schedule isn't set by a campaign calendar, it's set by the cattle.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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She isn’t allowed access to calendars.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Woo yielded one hit over seven brilliant innings, setting down his last 12 batters and recording six strikeouts while matching the longest scoreless start of his career.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The right-hander faced eight batters and recorded one out, walking four batters and allowing four runs.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Local business growth in West Charlotte Wells Fargo’s funding also will help the CLT Alliance Foundation assess small business needs and launch readiness programs with a focus on west Charlotte.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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But government hunting programs and other efforts to reduce their numbers as the human population grew led to the local extinction, or extirpation, of the animals from California more than a century ago.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The recent discoveries extend beyond cataloging.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Maintenance records, inspection reports, bids, repair contracts, engineering communications, and resident complaints should be catalogued.—
Keegan A. Berry,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Schedule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schedule. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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