as in lists
to put (someone or something) on a list
I've scheduled you for an appointment tomorrow
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as in agendas
a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play)
the schedule of events for the conference
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as in listings
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
a schedule of arrivals and departures
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Recent Examples of schedules
Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Democrats could easily block the measure if Thune simply schedules a vote to end debate, which needs 60 votes to succeed.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2026
Jisoo even explained that YG schedules its trainees to eat at different times so male and female trainees don’t spend too much time together.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 27 Feb. 2026
Texas State University, another major driver of regional travel, schedules its break for March 15–21.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Valparaiso University’s Department of Theatre annually schedules the dance ensemble performance around Valentine’s Day as a way to celebrate the students’ love for the art of dance.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Maybe your boss schedules a late meeting.
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
In Season 3, premiering Wednesday with two episodes, Ford’s character, Paul, after noticing a progression of his Parkinson’s symptoms, schedules a doctor’s visit.
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Dates and matchups for the 2027 and 2028 events will be announced once the NHL schedules for those seasons are announced, as a Wild home game is traditionally the final event of the night.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2026
Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The companion app gives you robust reports and the ability to set schedules, and setup is simple and lightning-fast.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Revising schedules around peak heat periods wouldn’t help most women, either, because of childcare, eldercare and other household duties outside primary work hours.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Algorithm strategy dictates thumbnail color, title length and posting schedules.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
The strike is most certainly a factor in that data, given that the work stoppage continued into the start of the fall season and upended production schedules left and right.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
The platform allows parents to filter programs by location, children’s age and cost, and features information on about 10,000 child care providers, including program settings and schedules, walking and transit directions, contact information and inspection records.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
The month begins with a full moon in Libra on April 1, igniting your sixth house daily routines and overall wellness, bringing clarity to habits, schedules and responsibilities that need adjusting.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
General Daily Insight for March 27, 2026 Having fun can make intimidating schedules much easier to handle.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Leafguard schedules your installation date.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Democrats could easily block the measure if Thune simply schedules a vote to end debate, which needs 60 votes to succeed.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2026
Jisoo even explained that YG schedules its trainees to eat at different times so male and female trainees don’t spend too much time together.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 27 Feb. 2026
Texas State University, another major driver of regional travel, schedules its break for March 15–21.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Valparaiso University’s Department of Theatre annually schedules the dance ensemble performance around Valentine’s Day as a way to celebrate the students’ love for the art of dance.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Maybe your boss schedules a late meeting.
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
In Season 3, premiering Wednesday with two episodes, Ford’s character, Paul, after noticing a progression of his Parkinson’s symptoms, schedules a doctor’s visit.
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Dates and matchups for the 2027 and 2028 events will be announced once the NHL schedules for those seasons are announced, as a Wild home game is traditionally the final event of the night.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2026
Noun
Empire Today supplies your flooring, schedules in-home design consultations and measures your home for new flooring.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The companion app gives you robust reports and the ability to set schedules, and setup is simple and lightning-fast.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Revising schedules around peak heat periods wouldn’t help most women, either, because of childcare, eldercare and other household duties outside primary work hours.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Algorithm strategy dictates thumbnail color, title length and posting schedules.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
The strike is most certainly a factor in that data, given that the work stoppage continued into the start of the fall season and upended production schedules left and right.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
The platform allows parents to filter programs by location, children’s age and cost, and features information on about 10,000 child care providers, including program settings and schedules, walking and transit directions, contact information and inspection records.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
The month begins with a full moon in Libra on April 1, igniting your sixth house daily routines and overall wellness, bringing clarity to habits, schedules and responsibilities that need adjusting.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
General Daily Insight for March 27, 2026 Having fun can make intimidating schedules much easier to handle.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schedules
Verb
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Her death certificate lists the cause as accidental, but her dad rejects that with every fiber of his being.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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The school currently lists no coaches for its men’s or women’s basketball teams.—
Mac Engel
April 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As Europe is experiencing unseen polarisation, Genka and Ivan are running their agendas and must face each other.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Fundamentally, one analyst said, a Factbook assembled by a government agency with secret agendas and shadowy methods might never have been unbiased in the first place.—
Laurie Kellman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the first quarter, 31% of agents reported that their listings were on the market for more than six weeks, compared with 26% in the fourth quarter.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Court records state that nearly an hour later, officers were sent to the area again after receiving reports of a man who had been found shot dead in a yard.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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The video and audio recording of the conversation appears to come from a camera that records inside of Lawrence City Hall's hallways.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Instead of planning content based only on assumptions, businesses can build editorial calendars around observed demand and relevant opportunities.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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She isn’t allowed access to calendars.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the temperamental Moon enters your sign, you’re bolstered to stand up and state your needs without apology.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Now, the space enters a new era as PostScript, led by Plaza Shamrock residents and hospitality veterans Dean Orr and Amber Donoghue.—
Evan Moore
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Details, timetables, and costs aren’t clear.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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Of course, all of this is heavily dependent on dark energy not evolving, and also on the specific merger timetables for the various galaxies within our Local Group.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Because the company’s recent seasonal programs have been more astounding than its classics.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Proceeds from the annual registration fee would help fund lowrider public exhibitions, cultural events and programs that preserve lowrider history.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Schedules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schedules. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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