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
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
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
Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The companion app gives you robust reports and the ability to set schedules, and setup is simple and lightning-fast.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Revising schedules around peak heat periods wouldn’t help most women, either, because of childcare, eldercare and other household duties outside primary work hours.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Algorithm strategy dictates thumbnail color, title length and posting schedules.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
The strike is most certainly a factor in that data, given that the work stoppage continued into the start of the fall season and upended production schedules left and right.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
The platform allows parents to filter programs by location, children’s age and cost, and features information on about 10,000 child care providers, including program settings and schedules, walking and transit directions, contact information and inspection records.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
The month begins with a full moon in Libra on April 1, igniting your sixth house daily routines and overall wellness, bringing clarity to habits, schedules and responsibilities that need adjusting.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
General Daily Insight for March 27, 2026 Having fun can make intimidating schedules much easier to handle.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
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
Noun
Empire Today supplies your flooring, schedules in-home design consultations and measures your home for new flooring.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The companion app gives you robust reports and the ability to set schedules, and setup is simple and lightning-fast.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Revising schedules around peak heat periods wouldn’t help most women, either, because of childcare, eldercare and other household duties outside primary work hours.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Algorithm strategy dictates thumbnail color, title length and posting schedules.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
The strike is most certainly a factor in that data, given that the work stoppage continued into the start of the fall season and upended production schedules left and right.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
The platform allows parents to filter programs by location, children’s age and cost, and features information on about 10,000 child care providers, including program settings and schedules, walking and transit directions, contact information and inspection records.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
The month begins with a full moon in Libra on April 1, igniting your sixth house daily routines and overall wellness, bringing clarity to habits, schedules and responsibilities that need adjusting.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
General Daily Insight for March 27, 2026 Having fun can make intimidating schedules much easier to handle.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schedules
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The show's official website lists several nearby parking garages for attendees.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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This distinction was missing both from popular discourse, the academics felt, and from an influential definition of antisemitism associated with the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, which lists numerous examples of antisemitism related to criticism of Israel.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Maintenance crews carve up the streets while pedestrians squeeze by, each person absorbed in their own agendas.—
Françoise Mouly,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Anti-porn crusaders of all ilks also hijacked the news of Radvinsky’s passing for their various pro-censorship agendas.—
Gustavo Turner,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The recent wave of quantum listings comes at a tumultuous time for global markets, as conflict in the Middle East roils investor confidence, especially in risky, speculative assets like quantum companies.—
Dylan Butts,Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Yet the banking records themselves often do not explicitly name top officials—leaving investigators to rely on timing, context and associated transactions.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Peterson’s lawyer said in court records the fateful day will forever follow Peterson, who was a teenaged adult at the time.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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As banking giveaways go, fintech company Acorns is offering Chicagoans something a little more valuable than the traditional pens and calendars.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Here are key series and dates to circle on your calendars for the 126th Red Sox season.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Today, as the latest conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel enters its fifth week, nations like India and Mexico are looking at the Brazilian model as a blueprint for energy security.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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By mapping the overall snow depth in the entire basin, researchers can better estimate the annual quantity and timing of meltwater release that enters the Salt River system.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Details, timetables, and costs aren’t clear.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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Of course, all of this is heavily dependent on dark energy not evolving, and also on the specific merger timetables for the various galaxies within our Local Group.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some programs have built their identity on hard coaching or amassing the most talent possible, and while Campbell isn’t soft on his players, he’s opted to create a culture of joy that’s led to TCU signing Van Lith and Miles.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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House Republican lawmakers concluded that Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison were aware of billions in widespread fraud in the state’s social service programs, lied about their knowledge of fraud and retaliated against employees who tried to report it.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Schedules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schedules. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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