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
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He is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent next spring. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026 He was scheduled to play his first MLS game at home against Vancouver last Thursday, but the game was rescheduled due to smoky air from the Canadian wildfires. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 The bridge was scheduled to open to traffic next Monday, and American and Canadian officials were expected to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens previously told local media, according to Reuters. Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026 Away Mode and Vacation Mode are available at launch, while Home Mode and Night Mode are scheduled to arrive later. Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 The President is expected to attend the service at Washington National Cathedral on July 28, during which he is scheduled to give a tribute to the late Senator. Chantelle Lee, Time, 22 July 2026 Among the notable athletes scheduled to attend are Canadian Olympic sprinter Andre De Grasse, tennis player Bianca Andreescu, former Seahawks tight end Luke Wilson and former Toronto Raptors player Serge Ibaka. ABC News, 22 July 2026 Martinez-Olguin is scheduled to hold a hearing on Thursday on the subscribers’ motion for a preliminary injunction and on Paramount’s motion to dismiss the subscribers’ suit. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 July 2026 SpaceX is scheduled to hold its 13th rocket launch on Thursday. Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scheduled
Adjective
  • As an expected Finance Committee vote on the sale was canceled Monday, Conway again highlighted the financial link.
    Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • Scenes depicting Charles building the family’s new home, a robbery and even an expected pregnancy illustrate all of this.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • The boarding school did not immediately respond to a message left at the general admissions number or an email with a list of questions sent to an address listed online for the school.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • About the new Opera Carolina season The upcoming opera season has more major productions that the company put on during its current season, which listed three main stage shows but put on two.
    Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
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  • The comptroller’s report last year estimated that the subsidy-eligible projects underway would yield more than 15,000 rental units, and more have entered the pipeline since then.
    Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
  • That might explain why, now 16 matches into the season, Sporting entered the day dead-last in the Western Conference.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
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  • San Jose recorded 1 million total downtown visits during the six-week FIFA World Cup, officials announced Friday — a final count over 2 ½ times initial projections — driven by energetic watch parties and strong fan culture in the city.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
  • Just over halfway through 2026, the country has recorded more cases than in any other year since 1991 – surpassing a grim milestone that was just topped last year.
    Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
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  • The document was filed July 20 in the 294th District Court of Johnson County.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • An application request filed with the city of Meridian shows plans for a 24,000-square-foot micro-hospital on South Rackham Way, near the northeast corner of Eagle and Overland roads, south of Interstate 84.
    Rose Evans July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026

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