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
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
As leaders in both parties try to work out a deal to fund DHS, which includes 61,000 TSA employees who have been working without paychecks, there are few signs the impasse will break soon on Capitol Hill before a scheduled recess.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
The scheduled follow-up inspection has not yet occurred.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
Most of the basketball world assumed the absences of at least a few vital Lakers, a pre-scheduled loss on the schedule.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
Carro is expected to announce his ruling on the motion to suppress on May 18, which is also the date of Mangione's next scheduled hearing at the state level.
—Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
For the latest on official viewing parties and scheduled activities, keep an eye on San Jose Events and city announcements as dates firm up.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
At Houston's Hobby Airport, 53% of officers called out on March 8, with 47% calling out the following day – resulting in nearly half of scheduled officers not reporting to work during the two-day stretch.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Silky moms tend to favor hospital births and are more open to formula feeding and scheduled vaccinations.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 6 Mar. 2026
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Kendra Duggar was released on bond and scheduled to return to court on April 29.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The main program of more than 80 speakers was not scheduled to begin until Thursday.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Abril pleaded guilty to murder Abril, 38, of Roseville, had been scheduled to go to trial this month.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
He is scheduled to appear in court on March 26 for a probable cause conference.
—Heath Kalb, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Luis Gerard wrote the screenplay and will direct the thriller, which is scheduled shoot in 2027, with filming locations in the Canary Islands and mainland Spain.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Issacson said Artemis 3, now a mission to test the Orion space capsule’s integration with lunar landers, is scheduled for 2027, while Artemis 4 will send astronauts to the moon in 2028.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 25 Mar. 2026
With the Sweet 16 scheduled to begin Thursday, March 26 (for men) and Friday, March 27 (for women), here’s a look back at some of the most viral moments from the first 48 games of the tournament.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Officials said the fire truck was responding to another aircraft operated by United Airlines, which had reported an odor issue and aborted its scheduled takeoff.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
As leaders in both parties try to work out a deal to fund DHS, which includes 61,000 TSA employees who have been working without paychecks, there are few signs the impasse will break soon on Capitol Hill before a scheduled recess.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
The scheduled follow-up inspection has not yet occurred.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
Most of the basketball world assumed the absences of at least a few vital Lakers, a pre-scheduled loss on the schedule.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
Carro is expected to announce his ruling on the motion to suppress on May 18, which is also the date of Mangione's next scheduled hearing at the state level.
—Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
For the latest on official viewing parties and scheduled activities, keep an eye on San Jose Events and city announcements as dates firm up.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
At Houston's Hobby Airport, 53% of officers called out on March 8, with 47% calling out the following day – resulting in nearly half of scheduled officers not reporting to work during the two-day stretch.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Silky moms tend to favor hospital births and are more open to formula feeding and scheduled vaccinations.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Kendra Duggar was released on bond and scheduled to return to court on April 29.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The main program of more than 80 speakers was not scheduled to begin until Thursday.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Abril pleaded guilty to murder Abril, 38, of Roseville, had been scheduled to go to trial this month.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
He is scheduled to appear in court on March 26 for a probable cause conference.
—Heath Kalb, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Luis Gerard wrote the screenplay and will direct the thriller, which is scheduled shoot in 2027, with filming locations in the Canary Islands and mainland Spain.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Issacson said Artemis 3, now a mission to test the Orion space capsule’s integration with lunar landers, is scheduled for 2027, while Artemis 4 will send astronauts to the moon in 2028.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 25 Mar. 2026
With the Sweet 16 scheduled to begin Thursday, March 26 (for men) and Friday, March 27 (for women), here’s a look back at some of the most viral moments from the first 48 games of the tournament.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scheduled
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Raging waters lifted homes and cars, causing an expected $1 billion in damage.—
Jessica Hill,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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The expected amounts are climbing too.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But White, who went on to be listed as a co-author of the study, told KFF Health News that parents should have been informed that the risks included metabolic acidosis and NEC.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Wait times listed on the MyTSA mobile app may not be accurate because TSA hasn’t been actively managing its sites during the shutdown.—
John Raby,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In fact, the world has entered a new energy security age.—
Derek Chollet,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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In San Martin that day, a helicopter landed, unloading between 20 and 30 soldiers who entered a property and detained five people who had been sowing grass and tending to pastures, the complaint said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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More than 80,000 pushbacks were recorded in 2025, the report said, mostly in Italy, Poland, Bulgaria and Latvia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Gore recorded a career-high 13 strikeouts and allowed one hit in six shutout innings against the Phillies in his first start last season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Yes, my mother almost filed a lawsuit to keep me from doing regional theatre, but aren’t all moms a little controlling?—
Matt Weinstock,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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The complaint was filed March 9, claiming Taste Cheesesteak had breached its contract to pay monthly rent of $4,823 since January.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Scheduled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scheduled. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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