scheduling

verb

present participle of schedule
as in entering
to put (someone or something) on a list I've scheduled you for an appointment tomorrow

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Recent Examples of scheduling But scheduling predictable demand, deploying capacity and managing patient flow are operational questions. — Eugene Litvak, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 Rose also told the court that the EEOC has transferred the case to another administrative judge, who on Monday issued an order scheduling further proceedings. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 Those interested in the Proviso Township Handyman service need to complete a brief intake form before scheduling an appointment. — Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Summary Esports operator BLAST is significantly expanding its presence in Asia, scheduling three major tournaments for November. — Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Since that time, Wu has come to rely on his LLM for everything from fertilizing guidance to scheduling various tasks around the farm. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 12 Aug. 2026 Neighbors started scheduling play dates and coffees in the park. — Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026 If passed, the bill would decriminalize cannabis, remove it from scheduling under the Controlled Substances Act and expunge certain federal cannabis offenses. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 22 July 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, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scheduling
  1. entering
  2. listing
  3. recording
  4. filing
  5. cataloging
Verb
  • Since the Lincoln left its home port of San Diego last November, the aircraft carrier has been deployed for more than 250 days after being redirected to the Middle East to support US operations in the war with Iran, now entering its sixth month.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Qusra is supposed to be under Palestinian civilian and security control, and Israeli civilians are barred from entering.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of entering
Verb
  • The property's listing agent told CBS News Bay Area that Iriarte-Valdez had mentioned experiencing financial problems and that the home appeared to be headed toward foreclosure.
    — Maddie White, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Smith is being held in the Jackson County Detention Center on a $20,000 bond, according to the jail’s inmate listing.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of listing
Verb
  • The Los Angeles Police Department officer accused of illegally recording his coworkers allegedly saying sexist, homophobic and racist remarks.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • And how should a workplace handle issues of people secretly recording meetings?
    — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of recording
Verb
  • LaPlaca's husband, Jason Carty, was also charged with knowingly filing a false petition and other offenses in the case.
    — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Harvard Business School’s Josh Lerner and his co-authors dug into who is actually filing the patents behind the 14 technology areas the Pentagon deems critical—advanced computing, space technology, AI, hypersonics and biotech.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of filing
Verb
  • Each year, the department faces lawsuits cataloging records inquiries that the LAPD failed to respond to by the 10-day or 24-day deadline.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • At the time, Cucinelli touted the potential of Callimacus, named after the Greek scholar and poet, praised by the entrepreneur and designer also for his role of cataloguing and safeguarding the vast collection of the great Library of Alexandria.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
Definition of cataloging

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