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to put (someone or something) on a list
I've scheduled you for an appointment tomorrow
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Recent Examples of scheduling
Empire Today installation pricing Empire Today doesn’t list prices online, and the only way to get a quote is by scheduling an in-home consultation.
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Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The restaurant scored 69 and was ordered to pay $85 re-inspection fee before scheduling a follow-up.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
The second film, ia continuation of the events depicted in the first part, released amid massive anticipation—cinemas added extra shows, scheduling round-the-clock screenings at midnight and early in the morning.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Mar. 2026
But so are realignment and the increasingly difficult process of scheduling non-conference games that can strengthen resumes and NET rankings.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
But the league will likely prioritize scheduling the juiciest matchups instead, creating scenarios in which a team on 11 days of rest faces one on just seven.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
With 99 holes of championship golf across five courses, there's lots to choose from when scheduling a tee time.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Additionally, consider scheduling regular breaks throughout your workday to recharge and engage in self-care activities.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The restaurant scored 69 and was ordered to pay $85 re-inspection fee before scheduling a follow-up.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
The second film, ia continuation of the events depicted in the first part, released amid massive anticipation—cinemas added extra shows, scheduling round-the-clock screenings at midnight and early in the morning.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Mar. 2026
But so are realignment and the increasingly difficult process of scheduling non-conference games that can strengthen resumes and NET rankings.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
But the league will likely prioritize scheduling the juiciest matchups instead, creating scenarios in which a team on 11 days of rest faces one on just seven.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
With 99 holes of championship golf across five courses, there's lots to choose from when scheduling a tee time.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Additionally, consider scheduling regular breaks throughout your workday to recharge and engage in self-care activities.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scheduling
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The tightening of the reins in the British Mandate for Palestine comes as Adolf Hitler and Germany invade Poland, triggering the beginnings of World War II, and as Jewish refugees fleeing persecution begin entering the region.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Unlike other at-risk stocks, Aramark is up 15% year to date, with JPMorgan listing it as one of its favorite stocks in April .—
Itzel Franco,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2026
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And everyone’s very good at listing out, ‘My hardware has to do this.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The homer was his third hit of the 2026 campaign after recording an RBI single in the third inning.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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That turned out to be all that Monroe needed, improving her record to 12-3 and recording her fourth shutout of the season.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This will make accounting and filing taxes easier.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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As it’s applied today, the law allows trial attorneys to prey on the state’s small and mid-sized businesses — filing frivolous, costly lawsuits over even the most minor violation of California’s complex labor code.—
Tom Manzo,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Researchers have mapped gull attention behaviors in detail, cataloging how the birds orient, scan and approach humans.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Another species, Eperopeus vermiculatus, was named in honor of the World Register of Marine Species — a quiet nod to the infrastructure that makes cataloging deep-sea biodiversity possible in the first place.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Scheduling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scheduling. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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