as in expected
being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events
a scheduled stop for the train
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as in listed
to put (someone or something) on a list
I've scheduled you for an appointment tomorrow
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Recent Examples of scheduled
Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
American Airlines, the largest operator at Indianapolis by number of passengers, said cuts would start Friday, but stressed that the majority of passengers would see no disruption to scheduled travel.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
The announcement comes five months before the scheduled opening of Miami Freedom Park Stadium, which is under construction at the site of the former Melreese Golf Course near Miami International Airport.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The scheduled follow-up inspection has not yet occurred.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
The No Kings website lists every scheduled protest in Michigan, and allows people to search for locations nationwide, and in other countries.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Tarpeh said he was informed of his at a pre-scheduled meeting with the foundation to get his insights on a program focused on social justice on wastewater.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2025
This duration, however, can also be too long for those who struggle with multiple days of scheduled routine, or who do not want to do any in-the-water experiences like snorkeling or diving.
—Jordan Harvey, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
All scheduled events are allowed to proceed as scheduled, USU said in a statement.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The 2026 primary is scheduled for March 3.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025
The Cowboys will not take the field this weekend due to a scheduled bye.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
He is scheduled to be sentenced for wire fraud, money laundering and extortion in October.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Senators were scheduled to have a recess next week, but many have advocated for sticking around through the weekend and into next week to resolve the crisis.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Musicians and artisans who were scheduled to feature their work at the store have since canceled their appearances, and the couple is openly wondering if the business can survive the backlash.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Also scheduled nightly are synchronized music and light shows.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The first production is slated to commence in Q2 2026, with two scheduled for Q3 and Q4 of 2026.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Jeanne-Claude’s parents, a French general and countess, arrived in Petaluma the day before the scheduled completion.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
American Airlines, the largest operator at Indianapolis by number of passengers, said cuts would start Friday, but stressed that the majority of passengers would see no disruption to scheduled travel.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
The announcement comes five months before the scheduled opening of Miami Freedom Park Stadium, which is under construction at the site of the former Melreese Golf Course near Miami International Airport.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The scheduled follow-up inspection has not yet occurred.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
The No Kings website lists every scheduled protest in Michigan, and allows people to search for locations nationwide, and in other countries.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Tarpeh said he was informed of his at a pre-scheduled meeting with the foundation to get his insights on a program focused on social justice on wastewater.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2025
This duration, however, can also be too long for those who struggle with multiple days of scheduled routine, or who do not want to do any in-the-water experiences like snorkeling or diving.
—Jordan Harvey, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
All scheduled events are allowed to proceed as scheduled, USU said in a statement.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Major airlines have announced further cancellations to hundreds of flights scheduled through the weekend after more than 1,000 were slashed on Friday.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The 2026 primary is scheduled for March 3.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025
The Cowboys will not take the field this weekend due to a scheduled bye.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
He is scheduled to be sentenced for wire fraud, money laundering and extortion in October.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Senators were scheduled to have a recess next week, but many have advocated for sticking around through the weekend and into next week to resolve the crisis.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Musicians and artisans who were scheduled to feature their work at the store have since canceled their appearances, and the couple is openly wondering if the business can survive the backlash.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Also scheduled nightly are synchronized music and light shows.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The first production is slated to commence in Q2 2026, with two scheduled for Q3 and Q4 of 2026.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scheduled
Adjective
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His expected preliminary hearing, in which the defense would challenge the evidence used to arrest him and cross-examine the state's witnesses, has been postponed until January at the earliest.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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An expected dip in mortgage rates isn't likely enough to help house hunters much, analysts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The man was booked at the Ada County Jail and has listed as charges six counts of felony battery on law enforcement, three counts of felony assault on law enforcement and one count of misdemeanor resisting or obstructing officers.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Times identified hundreds of other UCC filings with no apparent legal basis that also listed the home addresses of government officials and prominent power-brokers, effectively turning the state’s public database into a doxing tool.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Heat, which led by as many as nine points in the first half, entered halftime in a 61-54 hole.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Nationwide protests against the autocratic regime entered their 11th day on Wednesday.—
Emmet Lyons,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Weak shaking has been recorded and several residents reported experiencing the tremor in Ridgecrest and the surrounding area according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mahmoud Haqiqat, commander of the police station in Iranshahr, Iran, was assassinated in a drive-by shooting, who recorded the event and posted it online.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The sheriff’s office has rejected Cal-OSHA’s application of the law, and last summer filed a lawsuit in Yuba Superior Court challenging the subpoenas.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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According to a complaint filed by the DA’s Office in the murder for hire case, Taylor was promised $500 to kill Preston Holmes.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Scheduled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scheduled. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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