SCHEDULES Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

schedules 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of schedule

as in lists

to put (someone or something) on a list I've scheduled you for an appointment tomorrow

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schedules

2 of 2

noun

plural of schedule

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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The incident channel fills with messages of relief, and somebody schedules a review for next week. — Mani Padisetti, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The Virgo Moon moves through your 6th House of Work and Wellness, making tasks, health habits, and schedules more noticeable. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 Dr Mangla also schedules a Dexa scan, which assesses my bone density, and a CT calcium scan that measures the calcified plaque in my arteries and my risk of heart disease. — Susan D'arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026 Who in their right mind schedules Super Bowl-sized events in the heart of downtown Atlanta at noon on a workday? — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 21 June 2026 And a reminder of why Leavitt schedules her briefings for days when the president has no public events. — Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026 Vaccine schedules Earlier this year, the California Department of Public Health rejected new recommendations from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to scale back routine childhood vaccines. — Linh Tat, Oc Register, 18 May 2026 Additionally, the committee schedules regular work days at the Fabyan and Gunnar Anderson forest preserves to remove invasive species such as buckthorn and honeysuckle. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 Namely, the Assessment Appeals Board, which manages the agendas and schedules the hearings. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026

Noun

In a six-country study coauthored by Boston College sociologists Wen Fan and Schor and conducted with the advocacy group 4 Day Week Global, nearly 2,900 workers across 141 companies cut their schedules by about five hours a week. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026 With one of the NFL’s toughest schedules looming and the Rams reeling from their own setbacks, the Chargers’ listless performance raises urgent doubts about where this team might be heading. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 This change offers greater flexibility for sales agents and distributors to define release strategies aligned with the schedules of different international markets, according to organizers. — John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 Ever since the couple went public with their relationship last year, the pair have very publicly supported one another through their demanding schedules. — Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 At least then subjectivity would be diminished, there would be more rewards for playing tough schedules, and Sark would have less to complain about after his undeserving team isn't selected. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2026 School is in session and learning is underway, but despite busy fall schedules, there is plenty to do. — Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Transit schedules show 56 different commuter trains stop at Solana Beach’s station every weekday. — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 Stronger winter weather systems can occasionally disrupt ferry schedules, and many seasonal businesses close until spring. — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for schedules

Verb

The center’s website still lists her as a board member as of Friday afternoon.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
The complaint lists the Sky, the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority and the City of Chicago as defendants.

— Emily Ohman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of lists

Noun

Spaces bleed and cross-pollinate, braiding the many overlapping narratives and curatorial agendas organizing this collection.

— Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Engelbert has presided over a period of impressive growth, no question, and the real problem rests with outsiders advancing their agendas and chasing their votes.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of agendas

Noun

Check Availability at The Happy House All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
Korn Ferry experts trace the trend partly to leaner HR teams with less bandwidth to keep listings current, alongside some companies deliberately using ghost posts to scout talent or track competitors' hiring.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of listings

Verb

As Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, North Korea’s involvement has reached an unprecedented scale — marking Pyongyang’s largest foreign military deployment in its 78-year history.

— Glen E. Howard, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2026
Heart Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women worldwide — and risk jumps when a woman enters menopause.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of enters

Noun

The next thing to be mindful of is the country’s schedule, from the timetables for ferries to the opening hours of restaurants, tourist and archaeological sites, and even whole islands.

— Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Pro athletes are also on the road a lot, left alone in empty hotel rooms with time on their hands, perhaps unable to form normal romantic relationships because of their hectic timetables.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of timetables

Noun

Contract terms, vendor requirements, safety programs and business continuity planning can reduce either the likelihood or financial severity of certain losses before financing enters the equation.

— Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
An odd message for programs built for communication, used widely in writing and publishing.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

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