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
Who will be mayor come next May after the scheduled election in February? The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026 However, Bitner’s symptoms returned just days before the scheduled birth. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 McGregor went to the mat two more times in failed attempts to continue before the scheduled five-round match was halted by the referee. ABC News, 13 July 2026 Two days before the scheduled executions, Robby and Michael visited their parents for the last time. Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026 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
Verb
Colin Gray, father of the teen who killed four people and injured nine others in a 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School, is scheduled to be sentenced during a hearing that begins Thursday in a Barrow County courtroom. Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 30 July 2026 The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a vote for Thursday to advance Blanche's nomination to the full Senate, but could be delayed if Blanche doesn't win Cornyn's support. ABC News, 29 July 2026 The new South Field Club, scheduled to debut before UCLA's 2026 football season, will provide premium hospitality for approximately 1,000 guests while creating a dramatic player entrance that enhances both recruiting and game-day atmosphere. Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Johnson will also be a groom in the near future; his wedding in Toronto is scheduled for the day after Tony hits theaters in New York and Los Angeles. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 July 2026 The right-handed closer is scheduled to be activated Wednesday — fittingly, when 40,000 fans will receive an Díaz bobblehead — after missing three months because of right elbow surgery. Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 He had been scheduled to perform at events in France, Mexico and Los Angeles in the coming months. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 July 2026 With the Great Wealth Transfer scheduled to get underway in the next few decades, younger generations could be forgiven for thinking a windfall might be coming their way. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 July 2026 The remaining boats, USS Ohio, USS Florida, and USS Michigan, are currently scheduled for retirement over the next several fiscal years. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scheduled
Adjective
  • An expected lockout could drag into 2027, further limiting the Padres’ opportunities to compete with their expensive veterans.
    Dennis Lin, New York Times, 23 July 2026
  • In all, a solid spec sheet that delivers the expected yearly upgrades.
    Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026
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  • All told, there are 91 species that live in California and are listed as endangered under the act, and another 51 species listed as threatened.
    Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • The world’s largest packaging manufacturer has formally listed for sale the 400-acre mill property, in addition to another 335 acres across the Savannah River on its north bank.
    Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
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  • The firefighters entered the apartment and found the woman unconscious and unresponsive.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • The Royals entered Thursday’s round of games across the majors tied for most walk-off losses this year, alongside the Los Angeles Angels and San Francisco Giants.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Reese recorded her 19th double-double of the season with 21 points and 13 rebounds, while also setting a new Atlanta Dream record for offensive rebounds in a season with her 137th, surpassing Brionna Jones.
    Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Samuel, 30, recorded 72 receptions for 727 yards with five touchdowns along with 75 rushing yards and one score.
    Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • Immediately after the federal government issued its final rule change on July 10, environmental groups sued, with cases filed in both San Francisco and Seattle federal courts.
    Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • But preliminary test results from that handgun appear to exclude it as the gun responsible for the deaths, police said in the court document, a probable cause statement filed Wednesday.
    Joe Kottke, NBC news, 31 July 2026

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“Scheduled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scheduled. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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