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
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 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. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Verb
The line has several of these compact itineraries scheduled through the end of 2027, giving travelers a short, polished way to sample Cunard’s ships while fitting a European escape into a tight calendar. David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 2026 The facility is scheduled to begin phased operations in 2028 and is expected to significantly increase the nation’s isotope production capacity. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026 That mission, scheduled for late 2028, will deliver a crew of astronauts to the surface of the moon for the first time since 1972. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 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 Next year’s game is scheduled for the Chicago Cubs’ Wrigley Field for the first time since 1990. Ronald Blum, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 Meetings between the developers and local taxing bodies about the plan are scheduled for this week. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 SpaceX is scheduled to hold its 13th rocket launch on Thursday. Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 15 July 2026 The hearing is scheduled to last through July 10, but there have been significant delays as attorneys argue over the admissibility of much of the evidence. Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scheduled
Adjective
  • When the expected change fails to occur, the position deserves to be reviewed.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Saturday, of the expected 56,000 participants, 44% are Peachtree first-timers, a group that undoubtedly includes thousands entering any kind of race for the first time.
    Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Fars listed the ports as including Jebel Ali, a huge container port in the United Arab Emirates, and Mina Salman in Bahrain, home to the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • For example Januvia and Janumet, two of the three Merck drugs listed as TrumpRx presidential deals, are available as generics.
    Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Because of the circumstances, officers entered the home to check on the welfare of the residents.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
  • Child allegedly entered the restaurant wearing a motorcycle helmet and dark clothing, making off with the cash register till and an undisclosed amount of money.
    Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Jagger penned new lyrics, recorded new vocals, and presto — the band made its last classic.
    Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The album is performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra and Grammy Award-winning conductor Gustavo Dudamel, and was recorded at Alexandra Palace, London, in April.
    Jack Guy, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Earlier on Thursday, Paramount filed its opposition, arguing that the states are unlikely to prevail on their case and should not be granted a restraining order.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • Three environmental groups filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors’ approval of the Upper Westside Project.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

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