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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Her new novel, The Wilderness, was long listed for the National Book Award and was a finalist for the Kirkus Prize.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Travelers breezed through largely empty rows of stanchions at the TSA checkpoint, where wait times were listed as less than 10 minutes.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Chargers entered Tuesday with only five picks in 2026.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Democrats entered the night with 51 seats in the 100-member House of Delegates.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Mitchell played just 24 offensive snaps over the last four games and recorded two catches for 15 yards on four targets.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Draymond Green grabbed 10 rebounds but recorded just a single assist.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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On the day of the crash, the FBI collected pictures of the car’s exterior, paint samples and other evidence, according to an affidavit filed by the Justice Department.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Supreme Court also previously denied an appeal filed by Davis in 2020.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Scheduled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scheduled. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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