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
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
Qantas schedules the flight at 17 hours and 40 minutes, and Air New Zealand schedules it at 18 hours and 10 minutes.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 17 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
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
The city's March 19 news release announcing the new hours said the approximately four weeks before April 18 allows Vantage enough time to transition its contractors and worker schedules to the new hours.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Today, its most widespread use is in coordinating costs, schedules, and logistics.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
For busy parents juggling nap schedules and snack time, knowing that one tablespoon of soap makes your spray significantly more effective is the kind of efficiency win that matters.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
All three airlines are running bare-bones schedules, with recovery gradual and uncertain.
—Graham Rapier, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Although some positions require employees to work in the office, others offer remote work and hybrid schedules.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Pushback from your 7th House of Partnership rewards diplomacy that respects both schedules and standards, especially if someone can’t seem to make a solid decision.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
And like their relentless touring schedules of the past, the brothers will traverse the world for several months in support of the album.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Qantas schedules the flight at 17 hours and 40 minutes, and Air New Zealand schedules it at 18 hours and 10 minutes.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 17 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
General Daily Insight for March 27, 2026 Having fun can make intimidating schedules much easier to handle.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
The city's March 19 news release announcing the new hours said the approximately four weeks before April 18 allows Vantage enough time to transition its contractors and worker schedules to the new hours.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Today, its most widespread use is in coordinating costs, schedules, and logistics.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
For busy parents juggling nap schedules and snack time, knowing that one tablespoon of soap makes your spray significantly more effective is the kind of efficiency win that matters.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
All three airlines are running bare-bones schedules, with recovery gradual and uncertain.
—Graham Rapier, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Although some positions require employees to work in the office, others offer remote work and hybrid schedules.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Pushback from your 7th House of Partnership rewards diplomacy that respects both schedules and standards, especially if someone can’t seem to make a solid decision.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
And like their relentless touring schedules of the past, the brothers will traverse the world for several months in support of the album.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schedules
Verb
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The Quarter’s website map lists 14 of its 50 tenant spaces currently occupied.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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The report lists a host of consequences from the raids, including residents detained, job losses and business closures.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Demand political agendas that tax wealth and profits at levels commensurate to their standing at the top of our nation’s economic ladder.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Board members who have personal agendas – for example book banning, cell phone usage, gender and pronoun issues, history lessons, religious instruction – may be looking for a leader who feels similarly.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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It's been removed from rental listings for two weeks, while Karlapudi says the damage is repaired.—
Andrea Lucia,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Froelich records his fifth and sixth Ks of the day to send it to the bottom of the inning.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Gage also alleged that the department routinely records the training exercises and that the city has withheld videos and photos of the incident.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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But keep an eye on event calendars at Visit Fort Worth for special family activities scheduled during the tournament period.—
Taylor Haught,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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If your calendars are synced with iCloud or another account, your events will come back after reinstalling.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Today, as one in every six people experiences loneliness, Friending enters the market as, Kadas emphasizes, something people truly need.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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General manager Perry Minasian enters the final year of his contract, after the Angels failed to post a winning record in each of his first six seasons.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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In Coach, railroad attendants use items like railroad spikes and timetables to bring the historic experience to life, while the cars themselves feature new interior graphics of the Grand Canyon.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some of the district's smallest elementary schools now serve only a few hundred students, limiting access to programs and resources.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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In 2014 and 2015, Brendon was arrested several more times in Florida, South Carolina and New York, and entered programs for depression, alcohol, and substance abuse at least twice, the magazine reported.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Schedules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schedules. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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