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
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
Disneyland typically schedules major ride refurbishments during the winter months, so some of your favorite rides may not be available.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
The Patriots have not played in the league’s annual preseason opener since 2000, and some years the league schedules the former teams of its newest inductees to play outside Canton during Hall of Fame weekend.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
The Indiana Immunization Coalition also schedules free clinics around the state.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 25 Nov. 2025
The beauty of this situation is the reason a school like Miami schedules a top dog like Florida.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 17 Nov. 2025
Dan Amos, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
That matters, because FLSA discovery is more public-facing and would necessitate college officials, coaches and staff having to share time sheets, practice schedules, on-field activities notes and other materials relevant to student employment.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Throw in different playing surfaces, and schedules that feature fewer days off between games, and those variables alter the assessment of the effects on expanding the seasons.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Complaints about low wages and unpredictable schedules for associates were rising.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Sudden changes to schedules or expectations can disrupt productivity, while differing beliefs or priorities complicate daily responsibilities.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Here’s how interested viewers can navigate schedules, time zones and tape delays.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
School schedules have been erratic since the killing of Renee Good, kids of color have been caught up in the sweeps, and – try as their parents might to shelter them – children can certainly sense the conflict that permeates the urban atmosphere.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
After all, Tom takes off right after Alice suggests the two settle down in New Jersey, where she’s just been offered a job at Princeton, rather than sporadically meet up in exotic locales when their schedules allow.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Disneyland typically schedules major ride refurbishments during the winter months, so some of your favorite rides may not be available.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
The Patriots have not played in the league’s annual preseason opener since 2000, and some years the league schedules the former teams of its newest inductees to play outside Canton during Hall of Fame weekend.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
The Indiana Immunization Coalition also schedules free clinics around the state.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 25 Nov. 2025
The beauty of this situation is the reason a school like Miami schedules a top dog like Florida.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 17 Nov. 2025
Noun
Navigating rigid work schedules, complex appointment systems, and long waits at the doctor’s office offers a whole other set of issues.
—Dan Amos, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
That matters, because FLSA discovery is more public-facing and would necessitate college officials, coaches and staff having to share time sheets, practice schedules, on-field activities notes and other materials relevant to student employment.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Throw in different playing surfaces, and schedules that feature fewer days off between games, and those variables alter the assessment of the effects on expanding the seasons.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Complaints about low wages and unpredictable schedules for associates were rising.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Sudden changes to schedules or expectations can disrupt productivity, while differing beliefs or priorities complicate daily responsibilities.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Here’s how interested viewers can navigate schedules, time zones and tape delays.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
School schedules have been erratic since the killing of Renee Good, kids of color have been caught up in the sweeps, and – try as their parents might to shelter them – children can certainly sense the conflict that permeates the urban atmosphere.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
After all, Tom takes off right after Alice suggests the two settle down in New Jersey, where she’s just been offered a job at Princeton, rather than sporadically meet up in exotic locales when their schedules allow.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schedules
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Wimbley, who lists no prior felony history, remained in custody Tuesday on zero bond and is set to appear Wednesday in Garland County District Court.—
Steven Mross,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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At the latest count, the website lists nearly 74,000 Flock cameras operating nationwide.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Historically, women’s health issues have been underrepresented in research agendas, leading to significant gaps in knowledge and treatment options.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2026
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In that same vein, simply by taking a totally new approach, Mahan may force the leading Democrats – Porter, Swalwell, and to a lesser extent Tom Steyer – to articulate genuine agendas instead of campaigning solely on anti-Trump messaging.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Caitlin Morton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the past five years, according to one listings website, Silvia, a rookie agent with limited English, has sold a hundred and sixty-two properties in the greater Los Angeles area, worth a total of a hundred and twenty million dollars.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Then, they are manually placed on Multi Electrode Arrays (MEAs), a grid of tiny electrodes on a biocompatible substrate chip that records and stimulates neurons using 32 electrodes grouped into four sets of eight.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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His doctor instructed him to wear a Holter monitor, which records the heart’s activity, for a few weeks.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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Many schools have exhausted all of the snow days that are built into their calendars.—
Brooke Muckerman,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Mark your calendars for Christmas Day 2027.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
5 Feb. 2026
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Sweet Venus enters your thoughtful sign, empowering you with justified confidence in your powers of attraction.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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As the war enters its fifth year, Ukraine sees no alternative to unleashing these weapons into the world.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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The robotaxi launch schedule is a welcome detail for investors keen on concrete timetables.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, these boat routes can be limited, and buying tickets on-site has historically been unreliable due to shifting timetables.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Similar programs at other Ivy League universities will be evaluated in coming weeks, Hegseth said.—
JOCELYN GECKER,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Some clinics have already started advertising these injections as part of pre-wedding crash slimming programs to help brides or grooms get into shape quickly for their big day.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Schedules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schedules. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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