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
Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Playoff schedules will be set Monday.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Opponents of the fee, including rival commercial broadcasters, have grown louder in an era of digital streaming, when many people no longer have television sets or follow traditional television schedules.
—Brian Melley, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Residents of Sacramento are juggling hard jobs, long commutes, caregiving, school responsibilities, and hectic schedules.
—Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Opponents of the fee, including rival commercial broadcasters, have grown louder in an era of digital streaming, when many people no longer have television sets or follow traditional television schedules.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Daily information, menus, reservations, and activity schedules appear on interactive televisions and in-suite iPads, and can be downloaded to smartphones, minimizing paper use.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
In an effort to align his new child care program for 2-year-olds with the schedules of New York City parents, Mayor Mamdani said Thursday most 2-K providers will operate for the full work day and year-round.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Budget airlines and the price-conscious customers who rely on them are likely to feel the pinch first and most acutely, experts say, but even travelers in premium cabins won’t escape the higher prices and less convenient schedules.
—Rio Yamat, Chicago Tribune, 9 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
Travelers to Cape Town should be prepared, as loadshedding schedules are subject to change with little notice.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Playoff schedules will be set Monday.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Opponents of the fee, including rival commercial broadcasters, have grown louder in an era of digital streaming, when many people no longer have television sets or follow traditional television schedules.
—Brian Melley, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Residents of Sacramento are juggling hard jobs, long commutes, caregiving, school responsibilities, and hectic schedules.
—Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Opponents of the fee, including rival commercial broadcasters, have grown louder in an era of digital streaming, when many people no longer have television sets or follow traditional television schedules.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Daily information, menus, reservations, and activity schedules appear on interactive televisions and in-suite iPads, and can be downloaded to smartphones, minimizing paper use.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
In an effort to align his new child care program for 2-year-olds with the schedules of New York City parents, Mayor Mamdani said Thursday most 2-K providers will operate for the full work day and year-round.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Budget airlines and the price-conscious customers who rely on them are likely to feel the pinch first and most acutely, experts say, but even travelers in premium cabins won’t escape the higher prices and less convenient schedules.
—Rio Yamat, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schedules
Verb
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Those are the only three safeties who Jeremiah lists among his top 50 prospects.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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The document lists dozens of other assets without stating the value, mostly focused, judging by the names, in artificial intelligence and crypto, among other sectors.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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So, to comply with the new rules, the county will only be posting materials like agendas, resolutions and ordinances online as part of its agenda packets.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Most school boards create agendas and vote on a range of issues that are not particularly controversial, like whether the district will adopt an after-school program.—
Carrie Sampson,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Before, Hong Kong’s success was all about secondary listings.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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From residences that date back to the 19th century to more modern dwellings, these listings capture Southern living at its best.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
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In the case of Redscroll Records in Wallingford, one of the biggest record stores in the state, this year there are 361 sought after titles (mostly records with a handful of CDs), said Rick Sinkiewicz, who owns the store with business partner Josh Carlson.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Pritzker, a billionaire Hyatt Hotels heir seeking a rare third term as governor in November and eyeing a bid for the White House in 2028, made two contributions to Illinois Future PAC totaling $5 million in late February and early March, according to Federal Election Commission records.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sync calendars from Apple, Google, and Outlook into a unified view, and personalize your home screen with shortcuts, lists, time and weather.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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When Wilkins arrived in Walnut that afternoon in April 1976, the meet’s history and the stadium’s wind conditions had already well established the meet as a circle-the-day event on discus throwers’ calendars.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lincoln-Way Central remains undefeated, Lemont makes a big jump and Tinley Park enters the rankings.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Wang Hao, Tesla's vice president, said the Shanghai facilities, like other Tesla factories, will contribute after the company enters an era of robots.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 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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After the federal agency’s findings, the Chicago schools moved to create magnet schools and other programs that attracted students from across the city.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The cuts to science would also affect programs that support human spaceflight, such as heliophysics, a division that helps reaserchers understand the deadly in-space radiation that is a top concern for astronauts.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Schedules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schedules. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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