as in schedule
a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play)
unless your proposal is on the meeting's agenda, it won't be addressed
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Recent Examples of agenda
Trump is expected to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday for talks covering a wide-ranging agenda, with Iran war, trade, rare earth export controls, and Taiwan among the central issues.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The turmoil comes ahead of the King's Speech and official opening of Parliament on Wednesday, an annual ceremonial event, during which King Charles III will set out the incumbent Labour government's legislative agenda for the coming term.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 12 May 2026
And that is still on the agenda, but now there's this pressing new global challenge.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 12 May 2026
At tribal council in a recent episode, players vented about the difficulty of getting to a group decision when everyone has their own agenda.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The turmoil comes ahead of the King's Speech and official opening of Parliament on Wednesday, an annual ceremonial event, during which King Charles III will set out the incumbent Labour government's legislative agenda for the coming term.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 12 May 2026
And that is still on the agenda, but now there's this pressing new global challenge.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 12 May 2026
At tribal council in a recent episode, players vented about the difficulty of getting to a group decision when everyone has their own agenda.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agenda
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Strength of schedule is important to a team’s rating, so playing in the mighty Trinity League did influence Santa Margarita’s rating number even though the Eagles finished last in league.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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We had been undefeated in the state and played an incredibly hard schedule.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Wellington is just a long stop on a full competition calendar that includes the FEI World Cup Finals (held this year in Fort Worth) and CHIO Aachen in Germany (considered the Wimbledon of show jumping).—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
7 May 2026
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Together, these events combine music, tradition and live storytelling to create moments that connect audiences and define the cultural calendar.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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The study confirmed, for example, a structural dimming across Europe consistent with both LED retrofitting programs and government conservation mandates, a policy signal visible from space.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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That has caused several groups to propose their own ways to fix the program.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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There is no set timetable, but Veach does expect to be busy as the Chiefs decide whether to add a free agent.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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Alito’s timetable sets up some potential action in a matter of days.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
6 May 2026
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“Agenda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agenda. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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