as in schedules
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 agendas
Namely, the Assessment Appeals Board, which manages the agendas and schedules the hearings.
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Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The board functioned as a bridging device – a mechanism by which scientific judgment could inform federal decisions without scientists becoming political officers, and political priorities could shape research agendas without dictating findings.
—Caroline Wagner, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Schools now feverishly compete to prepare graduates with simplistic educational remedies driven by competitive branding agendas, providing symbolic curriculum overhauls as recruiting and job-placement signals, regardless of whether such courses share a coherent body of core knowledge.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Councilmember Thai Viet Phan’s Ward 1 seat has been vacant for nearly two years, based on multiple meeting agendas from 2024 through 2026.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2026
Their responsibility is not to advance partisan agendas, but to make thoughtful, balanced decisions that serve the best interests of their residents and the long-term health of their cities.
—Denise Horland, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
So, to comply with the new rules, the county will only be posting materials like agendas, resolutions and ordinances online as part of its agenda packets.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Committee chairs decide what topics get placed on their agendas.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
As Europe is experiencing unseen polarisation, Genka and Ivan are running their agendas and must face each other.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The board functioned as a bridging device – a mechanism by which scientific judgment could inform federal decisions without scientists becoming political officers, and political priorities could shape research agendas without dictating findings.
—Caroline Wagner, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Schools now feverishly compete to prepare graduates with simplistic educational remedies driven by competitive branding agendas, providing symbolic curriculum overhauls as recruiting and job-placement signals, regardless of whether such courses share a coherent body of core knowledge.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Councilmember Thai Viet Phan’s Ward 1 seat has been vacant for nearly two years, based on multiple meeting agendas from 2024 through 2026.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2026
Their responsibility is not to advance partisan agendas, but to make thoughtful, balanced decisions that serve the best interests of their residents and the long-term health of their cities.
—Denise Horland, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
So, to comply with the new rules, the county will only be posting materials like agendas, resolutions and ordinances online as part of its agenda packets.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Committee chairs decide what topics get placed on their agendas.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
As Europe is experiencing unseen polarisation, Genka and Ivan are running their agendas and must face each other.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agendas
Noun
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The new systems—to nationalize schedules and workflow—that Bisignano had announced in December were slated to take effect in early spring.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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But even with the name recognition of Beverly Hills and LACMA along Wilshire Boulevard, subway ridership will be tempered by the work-from-home trend that began during the COVID-19 pandemic and has mostly continued, with some employees working hybrid schedules.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Most fans had this showdown circled on their respective calendars.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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People interested in police, fire and rescue work should circle May 16 on their calendars, when the annual First Responder Expo returns to Gurnee Mills mall.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Noun
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But times have changed, and over the last decade, the boys’ and girls’ programs have flourished.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
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For older students, sport-specific training programs are available in football, basketball, soccer, flag football, water polo, and field hockey, allowing athletes to sharpen their skills and prepare for upcoming seasons.—
Cullen Gibson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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At Wednesday’s meeting, residents wanted to know the train timetables.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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The education ministry will issue guidelines for schools starting Sunday, with options such as adjusting timetables and shifting to online classes being considered.—
Max Burman,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Agendas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agendas. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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