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
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.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
The next scheduled stock market closure is on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day.
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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.
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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.
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Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
The Padres had not announced a scheduled starter.
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CBS News,
14 June 2026
Umbrellas were a necessary accessory around Washington early Wednesday and the threat of heavier rain later in the week, which could dampen both a scheduled press conference at the Lincoln Memorial as well as fight night, was the only true concern ahead of the fight card.
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Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
New York had not announced a scheduled starter.
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ABC News,
7 June 2026
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Amtrak also announced that the Southwest Chief Train 3 scheduled to depart from Chicago on Tuesday will now originate in Kansas City.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
The case was scheduled to go to trial next month.
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Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
He was taken into custody shortly after and is scheduled for arraignment Thursday afternoon.
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Alula Alderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
James Melia of Simon & Schuster’s imprint Gallery Books acquired the novel after a competitive auction; it’s scheduled to be published in March 2027.
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Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
She was scheduled to graduate a year early to pursue a career with the FBI, the Star-Advertiser reported.
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The Lexington County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy will be scheduled in the coming days and that the process is expected to take some time.
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Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
One of the biggest federal student loan changes in decades is scheduled to take effect July 1, and Parent PLUS borrowers urgently need to take action before that or face irreversible consequences, experts said.
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Medora Lee,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
The Padres had not announced a scheduled starter.
—
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Umbrellas were a necessary accessory around Washington early Wednesday and the threat of heavier rain later in the week, which could dampen both a scheduled press conference at the Lincoln Memorial as well as fight night, was the only true concern ahead of the fight card.
—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
New York had not announced a scheduled starter.
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ABC News,
7 June 2026
Verb
Both Conwell and Donaldson are expected to play for the Heat’s summer league team, which is scheduled to travel to the West Coast in the coming days and will begin practices on Tuesday.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Amtrak also announced that the Southwest Chief Train 3 scheduled to depart from Chicago on Tuesday will now originate in Kansas City.
—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
The case was scheduled to go to trial next month.
—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
He was taken into custody shortly after and is scheduled for arraignment Thursday afternoon.
—
Alula Alderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
James Melia of Simon & Schuster’s imprint Gallery Books acquired the novel after a competitive auction; it’s scheduled to be published in March 2027.
—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
She was scheduled to graduate a year early to pursue a career with the FBI, the Star-Advertiser reported.
—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The Lexington County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy will be scheduled in the coming days and that the process is expected to take some time.
—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
One of the biggest federal student loan changes in decades is scheduled to take effect July 1, and Parent PLUS borrowers urgently need to take action before that or face irreversible consequences, experts said.
—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scheduled
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The Farmers' Almanac says the expected average temperature in DC this month will be 74 degrees, 2 degrees above average.
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That number is bigger than New York’s Central Park, and the sheer expected electricity generation could power more than half of New Mexico.
Verb
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In a Friday night court filing, Kennedy Center executive director Matt Floca listed three options expected to be presented to the center’s board in mid-July.
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Many argue that signatures are invalid because signers listed incorrect addresses or live outside of the district the candidate wants to represent.
Verb
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Golden State entered the draft lottery after going 37-45 during the regular season and bowing out in the play-in tournament.
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Immigrants who entered through the border and remain in Florida may still be eligible to seek bond, while those transferred to other states may face different legal circumstances.
Verb
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Wind gusts topped 80 mph, with a 102 mph gust recorded at the Hinton Mesonet site, about 50 miles west of Oklahoma City.
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The Dodgers finally recorded their only hit against Orioles starter Trevor Rogers in the fifth inning, when Edman reached on a weak pop fly to center field.
Verb
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The ruling was issued as part of a class-action lawsuit filed by noncitizens challenging ICE’s recent practice of making arrests at immigration courthouses and detaining people for extended periods in facilities designed for short-term holds.
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The trial court dismissed the petition as time-barred on May 1, 2025, concluding it was filed one day past the 365-day jurisdictional deadline.
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“Scheduled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scheduled. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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