as in agendas
a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play)
on the Broadway docket for the early part of this season
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Recent Examples of dockets
That number includes assistant chief immigration judges, or courthouse supervisors who also have their own dockets.
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026
Jones had been arrested at least two times in the past year, according to court dockets reviewed by PEOPLE, including an arrest for drug possession.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
Crowded court dockets could get worse The lack of funding has amplified concerns that the rights of defendants may be chipped away under an increasingly conservative Supreme Court, and sends a message that poor people do not have the same rights in court as the wealthy, Wayne said.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Administrative closure helps judges manage court dockets and backlogs, Carmen Maria Rey Caldas, a former immigration judge, told NBC News.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 17 Dec. 2025
Whitehead emphasized that district courts possess broad discretion in managing their dockets and found that further delay would risk prejudicing the plaintiffs given the ongoing effects of the suspension and associated agency actions.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
To find their targets in person, the agents cross-reference names on their lists with dockets posted outside courtrooms.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Before Congress got involved, tens of thousands of pages of records were released over the years through civil lawsuits, Epstein and Maxwell’s public criminal case dockets, public disclosures and Freedom of Information Act requests.
—Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 22 Nov. 2025
Cathey and his deputies never responded to any of the claims in the complaint before agreeing to settle, court dockets show.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026
Jones had been arrested at least two times in the past year, according to court dockets reviewed by PEOPLE, including an arrest for drug possession.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
Crowded court dockets could get worse The lack of funding has amplified concerns that the rights of defendants may be chipped away under an increasingly conservative Supreme Court, and sends a message that poor people do not have the same rights in court as the wealthy, Wayne said.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Administrative closure helps judges manage court dockets and backlogs, Carmen Maria Rey Caldas, a former immigration judge, told NBC News.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 17 Dec. 2025
Whitehead emphasized that district courts possess broad discretion in managing their dockets and found that further delay would risk prejudicing the plaintiffs given the ongoing effects of the suspension and associated agency actions.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
To find their targets in person, the agents cross-reference names on their lists with dockets posted outside courtrooms.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Before Congress got involved, tens of thousands of pages of records were released over the years through civil lawsuits, Epstein and Maxwell’s public criminal case dockets, public disclosures and Freedom of Information Act requests.
—Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 22 Nov. 2025
Cathey and his deputies never responded to any of the claims in the complaint before agreeing to settle, court dockets show.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dockets
Noun
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Lobbyists and lawmakers only have 40 days to push their agendas.—
Madeline Montgomery,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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In a moment when even humanitarian work around these regions can be wrenched by bad-faith political agendas, Mustafa’s framing of the purpose of Saturday’s show was savvy and measured.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the clip of the fake date, the agent explains Secret Service shift schedules and the formations that agents walk in when Vance is out and about.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Talk about availability, then ask for a plan that fits everyone’s schedules.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The continent’s flagship tournament will move to this new rhythm from 2028, aligning with European football calendars, after years of lobbying from Western club managers who complained their top African players were unavailable during AFCON season.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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College students at the University of Oklahoma or Oklahoma State University can enjoy the days off for a little longer, but can also start marking their calendars for this year's spring break.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Southwestern President Mark Sanchez told the committee Tuesday that his school and its collaborators need to introduce an array of bachelor’s degree programs to help meet the needs of students and employers in South County, home to 500,000 people.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Apple will continue to offer the programs on the Mac App Store as one-time software purchases.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Dockets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dockets. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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