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
Zach Wichter, USA Today, 17 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
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
Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Agricultural models advise farmers on crop selection, planting schedules, and pest control.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Feb. 2026
Workplaces that adapt to collective rhythms rather than rigid schedules.
—Nathanael Bondu, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
Many airlines trimmed their domestic schedules last year, as economic concerns around shifting tariff policies caused price-sensitive travelers to hold off on buying flights.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Organizers encourage the public to stay tuned for updates on event schedules and ways to get involved.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Airlines have trimmed schedules as demand has softened.
—Rajesh Kumar Singh, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
While the teams ahead of them in the standings — the Timberwolves, the Lakers, the Suns —all have tougher schedules in these final weeks.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Navigating rigid work schedules, complex appointment systems, and long waits at the doctor’s office offers a whole other set of issues.
—Dan Amos, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Qantas schedules the flight at 17 hours and 40 minutes, and Air New Zealand schedules it at 18 hours and 10 minutes.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 17 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
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
Noun
Beyond the studio, CYE’s first year has been packed with variety-show appearances, photoshoots, fan meets, performance schedules, and now concert rehearsals.
—Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Agricultural models advise farmers on crop selection, planting schedules, and pest control.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Feb. 2026
Workplaces that adapt to collective rhythms rather than rigid schedules.
—Nathanael Bondu, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
Many airlines trimmed their domestic schedules last year, as economic concerns around shifting tariff policies caused price-sensitive travelers to hold off on buying flights.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Organizers encourage the public to stay tuned for updates on event schedules and ways to get involved.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Airlines have trimmed schedules as demand has softened.
—Rajesh Kumar Singh, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
While the teams ahead of them in the standings — the Timberwolves, the Lakers, the Suns —all have tougher schedules in these final weeks.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Navigating rigid work schedules, complex appointment systems, and long waits at the doctor’s office offers a whole other set of issues.
—Dan Amos, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schedules
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While the city’s Engineering & Capital Projects website lists the project as partially funded, Becker said the construction contract is fully funded.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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For perspective, Shawnee’s Chamber of Commerce lists the city as having five hotels.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The problem is that teachers’ empathy and impulse to make the world a better place are deliberately used by people who promote political agendas through teacher training, curricula and professional norms.—
Dana Stangel-Plowe,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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After a return to the playoffs last season, the team is putting personal agendas aside with a chance to do something special.—
Matt Zahn,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Torres carefully searched Facebook Marketplace listings looking for the perfect vehicle.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Budget records from the 2021 fiscal year indicate the vendor is Imagine Math, though Byrd didn’t name the company during her news conference.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
19 Feb. 2026
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Court records document their wife filed for divorce that same year, citing irreconcilable differences.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The measure could add up to 42 instructional hours to school calendars.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
20 Feb. 2026
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Skywatchers, mark your calendars.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jackson, a quarterback for the college, graduates from North Carolina A&T and enters Chicago Theological Seminary, but leaves school before acquiring a degree.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The war enters its fifth year this month, and Kyiv is in a stronger position than at the start of 2025, a Carnegie Endowment expert argued in Foreign Affairs.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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The robotaxi launch schedule is a welcome detail for investors keen on concrete timetables.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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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
Noun
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In every way, such programs are unthinkable in Norway, a highly egalitarian society, in which wealth and resources are distributed evenly.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Other programs may farm that out, or combine it with other schools.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Schedules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schedules. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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