SCHEDULES Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

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

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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The incident channel fills with messages of relief, and somebody schedules a review for next week. — Mani Padisetti, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The Virgo Moon moves through your 6th House of Work and Wellness, making tasks, health habits, and schedules more noticeable. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 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

Noun

An article published by the American Academy of Family Physicians recommends operating below maximum capacity to leave room in provider schedules for last-minute patients and emergencies. — Ajay Prasad, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Here’s a look at the scores and schedules involving Miami-Dade and Broward County schools for the seventh weekend of games. — D’joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026 Mercury in your 9th House squares Mars in your 6th, making schedules, chores, work, or health routines feel especially restrictive when your mind wants to explore something larger. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026 Historically, however, schools start considering alternative schedules during times of financial strain. — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026 Easier schedules means a greater likelihood of a 10-2 season and a playoff berth. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026 The resulting 3,000 pages of texts, emails and screenshots appear to be largely logistical back-and-forths about public meeting schedules, announcements and data from the board’s reports. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026 Since exchanging vows in July 2026, the pop star and NFL player have barely seen each other due to their hectic schedules. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2026 Directing a microdrama and directing a feature-length film are very different tasks, typically diverging in budgets, schedules and expectations for a viewer’s attention span. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

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Verb

Gillette Stadium lists its capacity at 64,628, though seating configurations can vary for concerts and other events, according to the venue’s website.

— Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2026
The Jayhawks’ running back depth chart this week lists Edwards and Jalen Dupree.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of lists

Noun

Bibb claimed the group is also in talks with members of Congress about aligning their agendas.

— Isabella Murray, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Keeping strong teachers is a smart investment — not just through pay, but through classroom resources, professional development and policies that let teachers focus on teaching rather than navigating shifting social or political agendas.

— Joe Fleckenstein, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of agendas

Noun

Overall, falling valuations, compounded by the war, have added to the poor sentiment and put off new listings.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
The job listings show that Wall Street banks are moving beyond chatbots to the next phase of their AI strategy, one that has implications for executives, employees and shareholders.

— Hugh Son, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of listings

Verb

Investigators obtained phone metadata through a pen register, a surveillance tool that records information such as numbers contacted and the timing of calls, rather than the contents of conversations.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Four people have died at the facility since last year, according to Homeland Security records.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of records

Noun

Separately, Forbes personal-shopper writers Steven John and Alexandra Garret named the Skylight Calendar 2 among the best digital family calendars on the market.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026
The latest uniform quarterly reports covered activity through June 30, though some candidates have since filed additional reports tied to their states’ primary calendars.

— Luke Fountain,Gabriel Cortés, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of calendars

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Another carrier enters the mix The 777 acquisition gives Stratolaunch three carrier aircraft with which to plan future missions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Rapidly dropping water temperatures in the fall can significantly increase the risk of cold water shock and hypothermia for anyone who enters the water, according to DEEP officials.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of enters

Noun

This year’s Climate Week diverged markedly from past years that had been focused more closely on climate targets, timetables, emissions reductions and scaling up promising solutions.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
The next thing to be mindful of is the country’s schedule, from the timetables for ferries to the opening hours of restaurants, tourist and archaeological sites, and even whole islands.

— Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of timetables

Noun

Hyatt transformed the resort with six new buildings, including additional guest houses; all 117 rooms have also been overhauled, and there is a new pool as well as tons of new activities and programs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The White House has formally sent Congress proposed legislation that would impose mandatory minimum sentences on those convicted of fraud involving federal benefit programs, according to a copy of it seen by Semafor.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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