dockets

plural of docket
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 The federal government has transferred many detainees to some of the nation’s largest detention facilities in Louisiana and Mississippi, complicating their legal representation and crowding the dockets in those states. Carla Astudillo, ProPublica, 3 Sep. 2026 The online dockets did not show plea or attorney information. Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 Immigration judges traditionally take cases one by one from dockets of a few dozen, explaining the cases against people. Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026 In Pennsylvania, the Erie Times-News, uncovered a disturbing case of child neglect through a monthslong review of public records and court dockets. Greg Borowski, jsonline.com, 21 Aug. 2026 But most would-be buyers never see these all-important documents, which are scattered across state filings, county safety lists, court dockets and news archives. Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 Rodriguez was appointed after Republican senators held the seat open for three years, causing backed up court dockets, some experts said. Julia Coin july 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026 Each posted a $25,000 bond, and both dockets reference electronic-monitoring or house-arrest agreements. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 Our courts are underfunded, and our judges have full dockets. Elijah Manley, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dockets
Noun
  • Spaces bleed and cross-pollinate, braiding the many overlapping narratives and curatorial agendas organizing this collection.
    Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Engelbert has presided over a period of impressive growth, no question, and the real problem rests with outsiders advancing their agendas and chasing their votes.
    Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Stronger winter weather systems can occasionally disrupt ferry schedules, and many seasonal businesses close until spring.
    Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
  • It's become a familiar sight for football fans, dating back to last season's suspect postseason run — after a regular season that was equally suspect given the Pats played one of the easiest schedules in the league.
    Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The phone can also be used as a display monitor for calendars or clocks, like how people use Amazon’s Echo display products.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Kristin Hannah fans have another date to circle on their 2027 calendars.
    Jennifer McClellan, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • As some colleges cut Black studies, academics say those programs are vital.
    Synai Ferrell, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The 27th Annual Woodstock Film Festival will celebrate Blaustein’s legacy while continuing its tradition of showcasing independent films, conversations with filmmakers, educational programs, and special events.
    Brent Lang, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026

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“Dockets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dockets. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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