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
John Raby, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
International artists are increasingly adding multiple Indian cities to their tour schedules, aided by digital platforms that make their work more accessible to fan bases across the country.
—Shreya Ghosal,priyanka Salve, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Not all founders in this era subscribe to maximalist schedules—but even those who prioritize health still reject the old party culture.
—Dasha Shunina, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Capacity can be secured earlier, production schedules become more predictable, and teams avoid the rush fees and premiums that arise when volatility forces last-minute intervention.
—Sophia Chu, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Metra has posted severe weather schedules for Friday.
—Kylee Miller, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
This allows drivers to manage schedules, search messages, and plan routes without leaving the driving interface.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
Charlotte is a city that continues to grow — and so do our homes, families, and busy schedules.
—Laura Vansickle, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
The Star-Telegram put together a guide for everything, from tickets and parking to live music and rodeo schedules.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 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
The American Athletic Conference also adjusted its weekend men’s and women’s basketball schedules, moving some games up to Friday.
—John Raby, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
International artists are increasingly adding multiple Indian cities to their tour schedules, aided by digital platforms that make their work more accessible to fan bases across the country.
—Shreya Ghosal,priyanka Salve, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Not all founders in this era subscribe to maximalist schedules—but even those who prioritize health still reject the old party culture.
—Dasha Shunina, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Capacity can be secured earlier, production schedules become more predictable, and teams avoid the rush fees and premiums that arise when volatility forces last-minute intervention.
—Sophia Chu, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Metra has posted severe weather schedules for Friday.
—Kylee Miller, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
This allows drivers to manage schedules, search messages, and plan routes without leaving the driving interface.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
Charlotte is a city that continues to grow — and so do our homes, families, and busy schedules.
—Laura Vansickle, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
The Star-Telegram put together a guide for everything, from tickets and parking to live music and rodeo schedules.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schedules
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Google now lists State to State as permanently closed.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Gilbert’s petition cites Swalwell’s filing for governor that lists his Sacramento office at 400 Capitol Mall, Suite 2400 in Sacramento as his home address.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Elsewhere around town, CEOs are setting their agendas for the year.—
Alyson Shontell,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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These decisions enabled the development and execution of a coherent air campaign—as free as possible from parochial service agendas.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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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
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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
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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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Gonzales enters the south door of Robb Elementary.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Cisco enters this alliance on the strength of its broad data center portfolio.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
20 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
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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
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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
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“Schedules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schedules. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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