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
High-volume dockets in criminal, civil, family, and juvenile matters can contribute to delays that strain litigants, attorneys, and victims.
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Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
People will still be able to search and view case dockets in civil and family matters online, but those dockets will not reflect new and some recent filings.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
He was sentenced to one year in prison with six months to serve, and the rest of the sentence suspended for one year on both dockets.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Favorable vote rates were also lower than average on several October dockets, when member Susan Stava was absent.
—Keaton Ross, Oklahoma Watch, 14 Jan. 2026
That number includes assistant chief immigration judges, or courthouse supervisors who also have their own dockets.
—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
Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
People will still be able to search and view case dockets in civil and family matters online, but those dockets will not reflect new and some recent filings.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
He was sentenced to one year in prison with six months to serve, and the rest of the sentence suspended for one year on both dockets.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Favorable vote rates were also lower than average on several October dockets, when member Susan Stava was absent.
—Keaton Ross, Oklahoma Watch, 14 Jan. 2026
That number includes assistant chief immigration judges, or courthouse supervisors who also have their own dockets.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dockets
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The problem is that teachers’ empathy and impulse to make the world a better place are deliberately used by people who promote political agendas through teacher training, curricula and professional norms.—
Dana Stangel-Plowe,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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After a return to the playoffs last season, the team is putting personal agendas aside with a chance to do something special.—
Matt Zahn,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the studio, CYE’s first year has been packed with variety-show appearances, photoshoots, fan meets, performance schedules, and now concert rehearsals.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Agricultural models advise farmers on crop selection, planting schedules, and pest control.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
19 Feb. 2026
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Judges can address this by actively managing calendars, using differentiated case management tools, and prioritizing hearings to move cases forward while ensuring due process.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Why aren't school calendars the same for all Florida counties?—
Doris Alvarez Cea,
Florida Times-Union,
10 Feb. 2026
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Another measure, House Bill 1645, would create state versions of FEMA programs as Mississippi officials prepare for reduced federal disaster support.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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In higher education, the focus should be on affordability, accountability, and job outcomes, even expanding dual-credit and credential programs.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Dockets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dockets. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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