as in to list
to put (someone or something) on a list
I've scheduled you for an appointment tomorrow
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1
as in agenda
a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play)
the schedule of events for the conference
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2
as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
a schedule of arrivals and departures
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Recent Examples of schedule
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
He is scheduled to be arraigned Monday in federal court.
—Don Sweeney
april 27, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
It is based on historical data, and is not a schedule or a prediction.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The Padres are scheduled to face the Cubs’ Matthew Boyd in the opener of a three-game series at Petco Park.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
He is scheduled to be arraigned Monday in federal court.
—Don Sweeney
april 27, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
For his return to overseeing the music schedule, DeRosa set a challenge.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
It is based on historical data, and is not a schedule or a prediction.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schedule
Verb
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Another victim, Rebecca Boston, 24, of McIntyre, was found at the scene and was last listed in critical condition.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Federal campaign finance records show Cole Allen contributed $25 to a Democratic Party political action committee in support of Kamala Harris for president in 2024 and listed his employer as C2 Education.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Instead, the slight thaw suggests a more modest agenda that the countries should now pursue, one that acknowledges that tensions between them over fundamental issues — trade, technology, global status — are more likely to intensify than abate.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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For much of DeSantis’ tenure, the Legislature delivered on his agenda with little resistance.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Early data suggests the policies are beginning to have an effect — with a modest decline in short-term rental listings in Athens reported in 2026, Travel and Tour World said.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After the game, Bauer returned the favor for those at the Pennsylvania ballpark, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans after entering his name into the Ducks’ record books.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dallas entered the draft with this being one of the biggest positions of need.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Gameweek 34 is going to be biggest blank gameweek in the Fantasy Premier League calendar this season, with just seven fixtures to pick from due to postponements for the FA Cup semi-finals.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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This email also will include a button to add the webinar to your digital calendar.—
Chris Fusco
April 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Samuel Isturiz tossed 5 2/3 innings and allowed four hits, two runs and three walks while recording two strikeouts for the Tigers.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Tottenham have picked up just two league wins from 24 league matches since the start of November, and are yet to record one this calendar year.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Green Wave struggled during Finnane’s three seasons, winning just one game as the total number of players in the program dropped last year to 24.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the absence of federal leadership, sustaining impactful state programs are now more critical than ever.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the infrared, this could do everything from revealing the large-scale structure of the early Universe to cataloging far more of the asteroids orbiting in Earth’s vicinity.—
JOHN TIMMER,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
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The passage is from Book II of the epic poem, in which Homer cataloged the Greek ships that came to do battle with Troy after Helen, the queen of Sparta and a daughter of Zeus, was taken there by Paris, the son of the king of Troy.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Schedule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schedule. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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