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
Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
Frontier has added 3 million seats in the last week to its scheduled flying between June and September, the analysis shows.
—Siddharth Philip, Fortune, 10 May 2026
The scheduled arrival of the MV Hondius in Tenerife this Sunday comes despite pushback from the islands’ president, Fernando Clavijo.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 8 May 2026
The scheduled trial was to address Lively’s accusations of breach of contract and retaliation.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
Minutes before the attack, a pre-scheduled email from Allen was sent to his family and friends, explaining his actions, authorities said.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Employees can use it to clock in and out, track time off, see scheduled shifts, view past pay stubs and W-2s, track mileage, and more.
—Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Romans already traversed to the eastern part of the state and will head to northern Kentucky in mid-May, with scheduled visits still to come in western Kentucky.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
His scheduled return flight Sunday is also with Spirit.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Annie Hylton, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
His sentencing has not yet been scheduled.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
The outlet reported the former couple also shared a daughter whose birthday was days away, and that a child support hearing had been scheduled for June 1.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Mangione faces state and federal charges in his alleged assassination of Thompson, and his federal trial is scheduled to begin in October.
—Adam Sabes , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
And that assumption is likely to drive mortgage interest rates higher, even with the central bank not scheduled to meet again until mid-June.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Union workers have been locked out since March 17, and the parties are scheduled to return to negotiations on May 18.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
He was also scheduled to perform in Atlanta on May 21 and Jacksonville, Florida on May 22.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Bass, Raman, Huang and Miller are scheduled to participate.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Adjective
Between scheduled activities, guests have access to an infrared sauna, an outdoor heated pool, a jacuzzi and cold plunges.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
Frontier has added 3 million seats in the last week to its scheduled flying between June and September, the analysis shows.
—Siddharth Philip, Fortune, 10 May 2026
The scheduled arrival of the MV Hondius in Tenerife this Sunday comes despite pushback from the islands’ president, Fernando Clavijo.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 8 May 2026
The scheduled trial was to address Lively’s accusations of breach of contract and retaliation.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
Minutes before the attack, a pre-scheduled email from Allen was sent to his family and friends, explaining his actions, authorities said.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Employees can use it to clock in and out, track time off, see scheduled shifts, view past pay stubs and W-2s, track mileage, and more.
—Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Romans already traversed to the eastern part of the state and will head to northern Kentucky in mid-May, with scheduled visits still to come in western Kentucky.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
His scheduled return flight Sunday is also with Spirit.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Verb
More than twelve thousand people whose trips had already been scheduled had their flights cancelled.
—Annie Hylton, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
His sentencing has not yet been scheduled.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
The outlet reported the former couple also shared a daughter whose birthday was days away, and that a child support hearing had been scheduled for June 1.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Mangione faces state and federal charges in his alleged assassination of Thompson, and his federal trial is scheduled to begin in October.
—Adam Sabes , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
And that assumption is likely to drive mortgage interest rates higher, even with the central bank not scheduled to meet again until mid-June.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Union workers have been locked out since March 17, and the parties are scheduled to return to negotiations on May 18.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
He was also scheduled to perform in Atlanta on May 21 and Jacksonville, Florida on May 22.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Bass, Raman, Huang and Miller are scheduled to participate.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scheduled
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Many of these crops can be sown six to eight weeks before the last expected frost in your region, but exact timing depends on your local climate.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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Plant the seeds about 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost in your area.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The medical office listed her initial cause of death as natural, though the San Bernardino County coroner still must conduct its official examination.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Homicide was listed as her manner of death.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The former congresswoman has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has entered a not guilty plea to federal criminal charges, some of which overlap with the House ethics case.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Kelvin Evans, 40, entered a guilty plea to single counts of criminal trespass and entering a vehicle with the intent to commit theft in Fulton County Superior Court, according Fox 5 Atlanta.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Russian forces recorded a net territorial loss in April, the first time that’s happened since August 2024, according to the Institute for the Study of War.—
Carter Schroppe,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
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The 34-year-old Wacha allowed just two hits and recorded six strikeouts in seven innings.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The medical negligence lawsuit was filed by Cantrell’s father against the hospital and two doctors who treated the teen.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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Goltes had filed a petition for child support and attorney’s fees, according to TMZ.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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“Scheduled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scheduled. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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