scheduled 1 of 2

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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scheduled

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verb

past tense of schedule
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
Adjective
The changes announced will allow scheduled tasks, like drafting an email, to run without a device online, but Claude will still ask a user for a final review and approval before shipping, the company said in its blog. Samantha Elkins, NBC news, 7 July 2026 Misiorowski’s next scheduled start — to see if the 24-year-old has some more history left in what is already a spectacular season. Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 30 June 2026 This vacuum type is ideal for those who like hands-off and scheduled cleanings, as robot vacuums offer 3D mapping to identify where and what to clean. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026 Moments later, a gong signaled a fictional airport announcement informing guests that the scheduled flight to Butterlandia had been canceled and directed them to a Butter Baby check-in counter for a complimentary gift. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 The limited run of the acclaimed, hit play starring Tony-winner John Lithgow is coming to its pre-scheduled close. Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 June 2026 The next scheduled stock market closure is on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 June 2026 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
Verb
The hearing is scheduled to last through July 10, but there have been significant delays as attorneys argue over the admissibility of much of the evidence. Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 July 2026 On April 18, 2025, immigration officers went to the Milwaukee County courthouse after learning 31-year-old Eduardo Flores-Ruiz had reentered the country illegally and was scheduled to appear before Dugan for a hearing in a state battery case. ABC News, 8 July 2026 All three are scheduled to start their club’s final games before the All-Star breaks, leaving them unavailable for the game Tuesday. Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026 The order remains in effect until a hearing scheduled for July 24. Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Meeting materials on the commission’s website say Watson had a hearing scheduled in April. Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 8 July 2026 Samsung has officially scheduled its Galaxy Unpacked event for Wednesday, July 22, in London, set to begin at 2 PM British Summer Time. David Phelan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The suspect, however, was released on his own recognizance two days after his arrest on June 2 and is scheduled to appear in court Thursday, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office and court records. Velvet Wu july 1, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 Police said the pair were held on $250,000 surety bonds and were scheduled to appear in Manchester Superior Court Monday morning. Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scheduled
Adjective
  • When the expected change fails to occur, the position deserves to be reviewed.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Saturday, of the expected 56,000 participants, 44% are Peachtree first-timers, a group that undoubtedly includes thousands entering any kind of race for the first time.
    Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • The mother, Yadira, applied for asylum and listed Wilber, who was 15 at the time, and his younger sister, as dependents of her case.
    Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Multiple bottled coffee drinks did not have the contents listed on the label.
    Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • Tensions continued between Brigham and Women’s Hospital nurses and management as the work stoppage entered its second day.
    Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
  • In February, the board pivoted and entered negotiations with Sunrise Senior Living, whose proposal is more profitable, has a faster timeline and provides more space for community amenities, according to the district.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • Jagger penned new lyrics, recorded new vocals, and presto — the band made its last classic.
    Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The album is performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra and Grammy Award-winning conductor Gustavo Dudamel, and was recorded at Alexandra Palace, London, in April.
    Jack Guy, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Environmental groups have repeatedly filed lawsuits challenging the project.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Willows, the county seat, filed a lawsuit against the county and the Sheriff’s Office.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

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