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
Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
The Patriots have not played in the league’s annual preseason opener since 2000, and some years the league schedules the former teams of its newest inductees to play outside Canton during Hall of Fame weekend.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
The Indiana Immunization Coalition also schedules free clinics around the state.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 25 Nov. 2025
The beauty of this situation is the reason a school like Miami schedules a top dog like Florida.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 17 Nov. 2025
When licenses expire or are denied, the Department of Code and Regulations automatically schedules an inspection, said Joel Dock, a planning manager with the city.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Oct. 2025
Target often schedules its Circle Week to coincide with similar large-scale sales events from other major retailers, such as Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days and Walmart's Holiday Deals event—both set to begin on Tuesday, October 7.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Major League Baseball schedules all the games to start at roughly the same time on the final day so no team gets a competitive advantage in games that have an impact on the final standings.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025
Gates schedules a tough non-district slate for a reason.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
High draft picks, easier schedules, free agency, and the weird bounces of an oblong ball bring nearly everyone back towards the middle.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Curd's organizations have supported the Steelers, local school districts and colleges with site management, scheduling officials and creating game schedules for both boys and girls youth football, according to a media release provided by the Steelers.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Multiple operators run daily services, but schedules fluctuate and seats can sell out in peak periods.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Not all children who are enrolled are present in child care at the same time, depending on their families’ schedules.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
It’s formatted so that all but the championship game count in the regular season standings, and teams that don’t advance to the knockout round play non-tournament games to keep the schedules even.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Teams also play easier schedules the season following a bad record, and good teams play harder schedules.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
As household schedules become busier, homeowners are looking for solutions that reduce effort without sacrificing results.
—Hummingbird, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
The Patriots have not played in the league’s annual preseason opener since 2000, and some years the league schedules the former teams of its newest inductees to play outside Canton during Hall of Fame weekend.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
The Indiana Immunization Coalition also schedules free clinics around the state.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 25 Nov. 2025
The beauty of this situation is the reason a school like Miami schedules a top dog like Florida.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 17 Nov. 2025
When licenses expire or are denied, the Department of Code and Regulations automatically schedules an inspection, said Joel Dock, a planning manager with the city.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Oct. 2025
Target often schedules its Circle Week to coincide with similar large-scale sales events from other major retailers, such as Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days and Walmart's Holiday Deals event—both set to begin on Tuesday, October 7.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Major League Baseball schedules all the games to start at roughly the same time on the final day so no team gets a competitive advantage in games that have an impact on the final standings.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025
Gates schedules a tough non-district slate for a reason.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
Lovimag Strong Magnetic Hooks 12-pack On a cruise, paper seems to multiply overnight—from daily activity schedules to reservation slips and excursion details.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
High draft picks, easier schedules, free agency, and the weird bounces of an oblong ball bring nearly everyone back towards the middle.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Curd's organizations have supported the Steelers, local school districts and colleges with site management, scheduling officials and creating game schedules for both boys and girls youth football, according to a media release provided by the Steelers.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Multiple operators run daily services, but schedules fluctuate and seats can sell out in peak periods.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Not all children who are enrolled are present in child care at the same time, depending on their families’ schedules.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
It’s formatted so that all but the championship game count in the regular season standings, and teams that don’t advance to the knockout round play non-tournament games to keep the schedules even.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Teams also play easier schedules the season following a bad record, and good teams play harder schedules.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
As household schedules become busier, homeowners are looking for solutions that reduce effort without sacrificing results.
—Hummingbird, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schedules
Verb
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One of the comments on Jessie James Decker’s video suggests rolling the cookies in shredded coconut, and my mom’s recipe also lists this as optional.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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So far, the Abbey's official website lists the bell-ringing schedule for the first half of the year.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But Bacerra said this year, OCFA staff pulled the item off their November agendas, despite the board not traditionally holding meetings in December due to the difficulty in reaching a quorum during the holidays.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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Unlike local gangs, however, these groups maintain articulated political agendas, even if those agendas remain largely oriented toward Colombia.—
Rebecca Hanson,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Check your local listings for showtimes in your area.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The footage shows Ross approaching Good’s vehicle in the middle of the road as sirens blare in the background, while Good’s wife records the encounter nearby.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Federal court records in that case identify the ICE officer Jonathan Ross as witness in the case and include photos of his injuries.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The continent’s flagship tournament will move to this new rhythm from 2028, aligning with European football calendars, after years of lobbying from Western club managers who complained their top African players were unavailable during AFCON season.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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College students at the University of Oklahoma or Oklahoma State University can enjoy the days off for a little longer, but can also start marking their calendars for this year's spring break.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Newsom enters his last year in office facing an $18 billion deficit, which the Legislative Analyst’s Office projected could swell to $35 billion next year.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Johnson also enters the job with head coaching experience.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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However, these boat routes can be limited, and buying tickets on-site has historically been unreliable due to shifting timetables.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Every previous rebuild involved a general manager and coach on uneven timetables with no concern over which job was more important.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Southwestern President Mark Sanchez told the committee Tuesday that his school and its collaborators need to introduce an array of bachelor’s degree programs to help meet the needs of students and employers in South County, home to 500,000 people.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Apple will continue to offer the programs on the Mac App Store as one-time software purchases.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Schedules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schedules. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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