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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
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Save time by scheduling an appointment in advance.
—Hali Smith
may 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2026
Jennifer Hawk is also a frequent flyer on Spirit, but is holding off on scheduling any future flights.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Monday’s court appearance is separate from Cole’s arraignment, with the judge scheduling a detention hearing for April 30 and a preliminary hearing for May 11.
—Julia Bonavita , David Spunt , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Republicans have challenged the process that Democrats used to place the measure on the ballot and the state Supreme Court opted to wait for the vote before even scheduling arguments in the case.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Republicans have challenged the process that Democrats used to place the measure on the ballot and the state Supreme Court opted to wait for the vote before even scheduling arguments in the case.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
In Silky Smooth, Liao explores the chaotic stages of adulthood, scheduling fun plans with tired friends, the unfair treatment of single people, being attracted to silly men, and the fear of being a role model to her pretend children.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Still, putting flights up for sale and scheduling the first ones are among the significant changes over the past four months.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Save time by scheduling an appointment in advance.
—Hali Smith
may 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2026
Jennifer Hawk is also a frequent flyer on Spirit, but is holding off on scheduling any future flights.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Monday’s court appearance is separate from Cole’s arraignment, with the judge scheduling a detention hearing for April 30 and a preliminary hearing for May 11.
—Julia Bonavita , David Spunt , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Republicans have challenged the process that Democrats used to place the measure on the ballot and the state Supreme Court opted to wait for the vote before even scheduling arguments in the case.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Republicans have challenged the process that Democrats used to place the measure on the ballot and the state Supreme Court opted to wait for the vote before even scheduling arguments in the case.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
In Silky Smooth, Liao explores the chaotic stages of adulthood, scheduling fun plans with tired friends, the unfair treatment of single people, being attracted to silly men, and the fear of being a role model to her pretend children.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Still, putting flights up for sale and scheduling the first ones are among the significant changes over the past four months.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scheduling
Verb
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The trend does not bode well for Massie, who has won every primary challenge since entering Congress with over 70% of the vote.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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In Season 2, the stakes are upped as the battle for the Central South West television franchise reaches a fever pitch, with the war between Corinium and Venturer entering a dangerous phase.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
Verb
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That sense of a getaway is part of how the listing agent sums up the experience.—
David Caraccio
May 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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When the network partnered with job-listing site Indeed and revealed details for the role, Chief World Cup Watcher, their idea was to lure in as many sports fans as possible to boost digital engagement around the biggest tournament in the Cup’s history.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Austin has started a total of six games since being selected in the seventh round in 2023, recording two picks and allowing quarterbacks to complete only 50% of their passes for just four touchdowns.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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The boy refused and began recording their interaction on his cellphone.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The amount beneficiaries receive varies based on several factors, including the number of people filing.—
Adisa Hargett-Robinson,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
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Anyone filing a 2025 tax return had an opportunity to file a Form 4547, but millions of low-income Americans don’t file tax returns.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
Verb
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To rectify this oversight, a few years ago, my friend Cassey Lottman and I created the Great Farts of Literature database, an ongoing project dedicated to cataloging the best butt bombs in print and from which this list is adapted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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Inflation has remained stubbornly stuck between 2% and 4% since 2023, and the most recent reading (cataloging how much higher prices were in March compared to a year prior) was the highest inflation data point in two years, driven by rising fuel prices.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Scheduling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scheduling. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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