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
Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
But the Navy didn’t deploy the Mercy; the ship was undergoing scheduled maintenance, alongside the Navy’s only other hospital ship, at an Alabama shipyard.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The Padres had not announced a scheduled starter.
—CBS News, 14 June 2026
Umbrellas were a necessary accessory around Washington early Wednesday and the threat of heavier rain later in the week, which could dampen both a scheduled press conference at the Lincoln Memorial as well as fight night, was the only true concern ahead of the fight card.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
New York had not announced a scheduled starter.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Appointments and pre-scheduled parties will still be held during that time, Anderson said.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
Just before its scheduled roadshow, WeWork withdrew its IPO as its valuation plunged and investor interest waned.
—Greg Bensinger, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Many parents like him have lives that revolve around highly scheduled and organized kids’ activities.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
One of the biggest federal student loan changes in decades is scheduled to take effect July 1, and Parent PLUS borrowers urgently need to take action before that or face irreversible consequences, experts said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Johnson was processed at the Lansing Police Department and is scheduled for his First Appearance Hearing at the Cook County Courthouse in Markham.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Beyond anyone’s reasonable expectations, in fact, with six games scheduled here and four teams, including Argentina, setting up their base camps in the area.
—Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
The film also stars Amy Adams, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, and Aaron Pierre and is scheduled for release on May 28, 2027.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 June 2026
None of the remaining parties were asking to start the trial as scheduled this week.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Several facilities, some of which have not seen capital improvements in nearly 20 years, are scheduled for upgrades.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Roa’s arraignment is scheduled for July 7.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Adjective
But there was reportedly no Kerr County elected official present that day for scheduled briefing calls about incoming weather with the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
—Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
But the Navy didn’t deploy the Mercy; the ship was undergoing scheduled maintenance, alongside the Navy’s only other hospital ship, at an Alabama shipyard.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The Padres had not announced a scheduled starter.
—CBS News, 14 June 2026
Umbrellas were a necessary accessory around Washington early Wednesday and the threat of heavier rain later in the week, which could dampen both a scheduled press conference at the Lincoln Memorial as well as fight night, was the only true concern ahead of the fight card.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
New York had not announced a scheduled starter.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Appointments and pre-scheduled parties will still be held during that time, Anderson said.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
Just before its scheduled roadshow, WeWork withdrew its IPO as its valuation plunged and investor interest waned.
—Greg Bensinger, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Many parents like him have lives that revolve around highly scheduled and organized kids’ activities.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
Verb
The Lexington County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy will be scheduled in the coming days and that the process is expected to take some time.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
One of the biggest federal student loan changes in decades is scheduled to take effect July 1, and Parent PLUS borrowers urgently need to take action before that or face irreversible consequences, experts said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Johnson was processed at the Lansing Police Department and is scheduled for his First Appearance Hearing at the Cook County Courthouse in Markham.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Beyond anyone’s reasonable expectations, in fact, with six games scheduled here and four teams, including Argentina, setting up their base camps in the area.
—Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
The film also stars Amy Adams, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, and Aaron Pierre and is scheduled for release on May 28, 2027.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 June 2026
None of the remaining parties were asking to start the trial as scheduled this week.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Several facilities, some of which have not seen capital improvements in nearly 20 years, are scheduled for upgrades.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Roa’s arraignment is scheduled for July 7.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scheduled
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That number is bigger than New York’s Central Park, and the sheer expected electricity generation could power more than half of New Mexico.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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The expected improvements will include more accessible concessions, improved restroom access, better traffic flow throughout the stadium, upgraded technology and additional gathering spaces.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Housing and neighborhood stability — including preventing the displacement of existing residents — is a critical community priority listed in the vision and action plan.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Fans are encouraged to rideshare and be dropped off at an official shuttle location (listed below).—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
Verb
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First, check for typos—make sure the promo code is entered exactly as provided, including any capitalization or special characters.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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These presumed long-shot performers are entered by their reps or themselves every year.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Verb
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At this point last year, Kansas City had recorded 83 killings.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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In his first game back in the NFL in nearly five years, Smith recorded a team-high 11 tackles and one sack.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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Griffin filed a federal defamation lawsuit in Nevada on Monday, June 15, saying her middle school classmate Joleene Altum made false allegations against Griffin, according to documents obtained obtained by USA TODAY.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The labor group filed for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board on Monday after requesting voluntary recognition from management the previous week.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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“Scheduled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scheduled. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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