schedules 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of schedule
as in lists
to put (someone or something) on a list I've scheduled you for an appointment tomorrow

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schedules

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noun

plural of schedule

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Recent Examples of schedules
Verb
Dr Mangla also schedules a Dexa scan, which assesses my bone density, and a CT calcium scan that measures the calcified plaque in my arteries and my risk of heart disease. Susan D'arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026 Who in their right mind schedules Super Bowl-sized events in the heart of downtown Atlanta at noon on a workday? Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 21 June 2026 And a reminder of why Leavitt schedules her briefings for days when the president has no public events. Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026 Vaccine schedules Earlier this year, the California Department of Public Health rejected new recommendations from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to scale back routine childhood vaccines. Linh Tat, Oc Register, 18 May 2026 Additionally, the committee schedules regular work days at the Fabyan and Gunnar Anderson forest preserves to remove invasive species such as buckthorn and honeysuckle. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 Namely, the Assessment Appeals Board, which manages the agendas and schedules the hearings. Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026 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
Noun
Employers staggered work schedules, commuters mapped alternate routes and many residents avoided the city altogether. Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026 Major League Baseball rolled out the 2027 schedules for all teams on Thursday afternoon — and the Royals’ slate of games features an extra-early start. Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026 Vesting schedules, timing differences, and capital structures influence when and how those workplace assets ultimately translate into revenue. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 16 July 2026 From dealing with symptom flare-ups and unrelenting fatigue to following strict medication schedules, managing a health condition that no one in your circle relates to can be incredibly isolating. Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 People also described receiving spoiled food and inconsistent meal schedules, with delays of up to 12 hours between meals. Michael Biesecker, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 Many are parents juggling school drop-offs and work schedules. Mike Flynn, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026 The same goes for owners who live close to a quality shop, have flexible schedules and don’t mind the drop-off routine. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 These chronotypes likely come from complex interactions between people’s genetics, hormone fluctuations and environment, which includes aspects such as their work schedules or light exposure. Kate Graham-Shaw, Scientific American, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schedules
Verb
  • The signage for the suite, however, still lists another business that is connected to TourProdEnter.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • If all goes to plan, the campaign lists worldwide delivery, with shipping estimated to begin in October 2026.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • That is precisely why mayors should be especially cautious about using scarce ballot space to advance their own agendas.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
  • Tell them that influencers often oversimplify complicated issues—and may have their own agendas.
    Sherri Gordon, Parents, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
  • According to product listings on online sales and import platforms, Fujian Huiteng makes shoes for both Chinese and foreign brands.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • What the 2023 Sleep Study Found The research by Haibin Li and Frank Qian analyzed data from the National Health Interview Survey (1997-2018), linked to National Death Index records through December 31, 2019.
    Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • But now, a study published in Ecology and Evolution records the predation of frogs by a family of harvestmen (Opiliones), suggesting that such ecological interactions may be more widespread than previously thought.
    Jay Kakade July 13, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • Public calendars released by the Fed show Warsh's predecessor Jerome Powell met with or called Bessent only a handful of times outside of their regular breakfast meetings.
    Matt Peterson, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • Bulletin boards, dry-erase calendars, oversized picture frames, and mirrors are typically lumped in with art.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Phil Mafah enters his second season fully healthy and with the momentum of a strong offseason in the eyes of his coaches.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Mack’s appointment represents the latest addition to the accomplished executive leadership team assembled by Vazquez as BKB enters its next phase of global growth.
    James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • While uncertainty lingers over improvements and timetables at LAX, the county’s second-busiest airport is on the brink of big changes.
    Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The Everblog FridgeCal is a large-format tablet that attaches to the refrigerator door via powerful magnet, designed to keep everything in one place – appointments, birthdays, grocery lists, meal plans, chore timetables and even family photos.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • Lawmakers have introduced bills to strengthen prevention programs, improve behavioral health services, regulate sober living environments and give local governments additional tools to respond to homelessness.
    Ray Bramson, Washington Post, 15 July 2026
  • Despite several changes to its time slot, the sitcom was among the top 10 programs in the Nielsen ratings for its first four seasons, before a decline in ratings in its last two seasons.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026

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“Schedules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schedules. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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