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
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
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
Tenzin Seldon, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Provide all pages and schedules of your tax returns.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Expanding the playoff to 16 teams, for example, would allow for more playoff spots and take some of the disadvantages of tough schedules away from those conferences.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
CivicLoon pulls in bill text, news coverage and committee schedules from the Minnesota Legislature and presents them to users in plain-language summaries.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The head of the International Energy Agency estimated on April 16 that Europe had about 6 weeks' worth of jet fuel remaining and said airlines would start to cut routes from their schedules without more.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Taking respective schedules, team strength and form into account, Opta’s simulations predict that Oviedo and Levante have left it too late.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Potential shortages and rising jet fuel costs have led some airlines to cut their flight schedules — potentially upending plans for those who must find alternative flights or choose to defer or cancel their travel altogether.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Playoff schedules will be set Monday.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
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
This one narrow passage influences fuel prices, insurance costs, shipping schedules, inflation expectations, and diplomatic posture across multiple continents.
—Tenzin Seldon, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Provide all pages and schedules of your tax returns.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Expanding the playoff to 16 teams, for example, would allow for more playoff spots and take some of the disadvantages of tough schedules away from those conferences.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
CivicLoon pulls in bill text, news coverage and committee schedules from the Minnesota Legislature and presents them to users in plain-language summaries.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The head of the International Energy Agency estimated on April 16 that Europe had about 6 weeks' worth of jet fuel remaining and said airlines would start to cut routes from their schedules without more.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Taking respective schedules, team strength and form into account, Opta’s simulations predict that Oviedo and Levante have left it too late.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Potential shortages and rising jet fuel costs have led some airlines to cut their flight schedules — potentially upending plans for those who must find alternative flights or choose to defer or cancel their travel altogether.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Playoff schedules will be set Monday.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schedules
Verb
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The state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Forest Fire Danger Report lists wildfire danger as high or moderate for much of the state.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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The website lists 108 funds across 17 units.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Their responsibility is not to advance partisan agendas, but to make thoughtful, balanced decisions that serve the best interests of their residents and the long-term health of their cities.—
Denise Horland,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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This anger has grown loud enough to shift legislative agendas, with New York State recently proposing a three-year moratorium on new data center permits.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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That was nearly six times the amount raised and three times the number of new listings in the same period last year, KPMG said.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Successive teams leave plaques and badges on a wall that records their passage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The film not only records this injustice but also illustrates the possibility of friendship across divides, delivering a poignant exploration of the occupation.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That includes using email, spreadsheets, calendars and other applications to follow a user’s commands on a computer.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Husted’s calendars were obtained by the Ohio Capital Journal through a public records request and have been reviewed by the Associated Press.—
Julie Carr Smyth,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Final phase of Vail Pass construction underway Further west, construction is also resuming on Vail Pass as CDOT enters the final phase of a multi-year improvement project.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Season 2 enters the year with similar ambitions.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At Wednesday’s meeting, residents wanted to know the train timetables.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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The education ministry will issue guidelines for schools starting Sunday, with options such as adjusting timetables and shifting to online classes being considered.—
Max Burman,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The San Diego Housing Commission this month released its budget for the coming fiscal year that prioritized preserving housing subsidies through vouchers and other programs.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Grand masters typically spend countless hours studying and memorizing long sequences of moves suggested by computer programs.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Schedules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schedules. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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