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Definition of schedulesnext
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
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 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 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
Noun
Here is a week-by-week look at the schedules for the Patriots, Giants and Jets. From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 15 May 2026 These blooms often appear in early spring but note that different hibiscus have different blooming schedules. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026 Dolphins-Jets set Miami will play at the Jets in Week 7, per @NerdingonNFL, a popular X account with a history of accurate posts on NFL schedules. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026 Current reservations, flight schedules and travel plans are not affected. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 14 May 2026 Broadcast schedules are rigid, with a set number of primetime hours each season that cannot expand. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 May 2026 The rest of Detroit's and Chicago's schedules will be released Thursday night. Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 14 May 2026 Employee equity compensation transactions and accounts managed by advisors or intermediaries through Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions® are subject to different commission schedules. Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 13 May 2026 The Host Ready app includes practical information on topics such as food, religion, general background, sleeping and meal schedules. Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schedules
Verb
  • The restaurant’s website lists over 85 locations in California, including at least 15 storefronts in the Los Angeles area.
    Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
  • Waymo’s website lists several current and upcoming service areas, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Antonio, Austin and other cities.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Other board policies were also suspended at that time, including those that define the district’s employment practices and procedures for public meetings and setting agendas.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
  • The group fears the administration will seek to fill the board with industry figures who may prioritize their own firms’ agendas instead of basic science.
    Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
  • The real estate online search giant, which offers both purchase and rental listings, looked at who was searching for a new place in February.
    Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • The Atlanta Dream announced their 2026 WNBA opening night roster this week, headlined by the blockbuster addition of two-time All-Star Angel Reese alongside a returning core that set franchise records just a season ago.
    Christopher Harris, CBS News, 8 May 2026
  • McCoy ran and got hit by a stun gun before he was arrested, court records state.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • Most fans had this showdown circled on their respective calendars.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
  • People interested in police, fire and rescue work should circle May 16 on their calendars, when the annual First Responder Expo returns to Gurnee Mills mall.
    Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • By evening, the Moon enters your 1st House of Self, sharpening courage, attraction, and initiative.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
  • Beecher, Providence and De La Salle all move up behind Marist, while Richards enters the rankings.
    Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • The law allows a President to exclude personal records, sets out timetables for releasing documents once the President has left office, and provides a mechanism for asserting executive privilege to keep certain material secret.
    Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
  • To prove reliability, the company needs to start meeting its timetables for introductions of new technology, said Naga Chandrasekaran, who has led Intel’s factory business for almost two years.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • But times have changed, and over the last decade, the boys’ and girls’ programs have flourished.
    Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 10 May 2026
  • For older students, sport-specific training programs are available in football, basketball, soccer, flag football, water polo, and field hockey, allowing athletes to sharpen their skills and prepare for upcoming seasons.
    Cullen Gibson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026

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“Schedules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schedules. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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