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
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
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
Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
To ease the transition, experts recommend adjusting sleep schedules gradually, limiting caffeine intake, and using light exposure strategically to help the body adapt to the new time.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The parks will continue their regular operating schedules, and all season passes sold will be recognized through the 2026 operating season, the press release stated.
—The Saratogian, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Even a single-hour shift can affect sleep schedules, brain activity, metabolism and the immune system, Oyegbile-Chidi said.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
All seven parks will use the Six Flags name and continue their regular operating schedules through 2026.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Some doctors — faced with parental pressure, misinformation or uncertainty about vaccine schedules — may customize recommendations in ways that leave children unprotected.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
Eric Kripke, The Boys showrunner who created Supernatural, has been working to get his boys back together, but schedules proved to be an issue.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
For people with limited space or busy schedules, bodyweight workouts may be easier to stick with.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
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
Noun
In 2022, a coalition helped California pass AB 2881, which granted student parents priority class registration to accommodate their demanding schedules.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
To ease the transition, experts recommend adjusting sleep schedules gradually, limiting caffeine intake, and using light exposure strategically to help the body adapt to the new time.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The parks will continue their regular operating schedules, and all season passes sold will be recognized through the 2026 operating season, the press release stated.
—The Saratogian, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Even a single-hour shift can affect sleep schedules, brain activity, metabolism and the immune system, Oyegbile-Chidi said.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
All seven parks will use the Six Flags name and continue their regular operating schedules through 2026.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Some doctors — faced with parental pressure, misinformation or uncertainty about vaccine schedules — may customize recommendations in ways that leave children unprotected.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
Eric Kripke, The Boys showrunner who created Supernatural, has been working to get his boys back together, but schedules proved to be an issue.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
For people with limited space or busy schedules, bodyweight workouts may be easier to stick with.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schedules
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Voters can also contact their county elections office directly or check their voter registration card, which typically lists their polling site.—
CBS Texas Staff,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Another place to check is the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence's Blue Seal Shop Locator, which lists repair shops where technicians are ASE-certified.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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So the project is still sitting there, a big site bundled with an even bigger idea, waiting for a couple of politicians with compatible styles and mutually reinforcing housing agendas to kick it back to life.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
27 Feb. 2026
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The loop of new venues, formats, agendas and personae for peace talks seems infinite.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2026
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Global exchanges such as the London Stock Exchange are actively positioning to attract high-growth African listings.—
Maurizio Caio,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Davis records her first hit of the year on an infield grounder.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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The arresting agency was the California Highway Patrol, records state.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ramadan has been a part of both players’ basketball calendars the last eight years.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Connecticut law requires that students get 180 days of education a year, and also makes schools hit that mark by June 30 — educators are free to adjust class calendars, but not to extend classes into July.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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As the case enters its second month, Siminoff emphasized the company’s active cooperation with local authorities, adding that a video was recently found of a suspicious car two and a half miles away, which was reported through Amazon’s Ring network.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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After rolling to four wins in four games at its own Longhorn Invitational, Texas softball enters the start of SEC play on a 17-game winning streak.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Like in many states, Minnesota agencies must establish hiring goals and timetables to address underrepresentation of women, people with disabilities and Black, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaskan native workers.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
26 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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During the past half dozen years, around ten universities and colleges have closed their classics departments or programs, with some folded into larger humanities units.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Facing a structural deficit, the next governor will have to cut programs and raise taxes, not just one or the other, with corporations and California’s richest residents being forced to cough up more.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Schedules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schedules. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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