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
The county parks department then reviews the list, the overall recreation goals of the community and plans for funding and scheduling the projects.
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Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Part of it includes scheduling more drivers for training immediately.
—Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The judge’s decision to deny Trauernicht’s request means his criminal case moves toward scheduling his trial.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The company uses a third-party administrator for claims, and homeowners are responsible for scheduling their own service appointments.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
That’s why airlines and airports recommend scheduling the first leg of your journey as early as possible if arriving on time is critical.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Keep up with your friends and family by scheduling plenty of time to talk on the phone, FaceTime, and meet up in person to do enjoyable activities and spend quality time together.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 7 Nov. 2025
Students can access on-demand mental health support and crisis support services by calling 520-621-3334 for 24/7 support, scheduling an appointment online or visiting on-campus locations during business hours.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
This new technology has the ability to assist with everyday tasks by automating household chores by giving a NEO a list of chores and scheduling a time for them to be done.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Part of it includes scheduling more drivers for training immediately.
—Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The judge’s decision to deny Trauernicht’s request means his criminal case moves toward scheduling his trial.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The company uses a third-party administrator for claims, and homeowners are responsible for scheduling their own service appointments.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
That’s why airlines and airports recommend scheduling the first leg of your journey as early as possible if arriving on time is critical.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Keep up with your friends and family by scheduling plenty of time to talk on the phone, FaceTime, and meet up in person to do enjoyable activities and spend quality time together.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 7 Nov. 2025
Students can access on-demand mental health support and crisis support services by calling 520-621-3334 for 24/7 support, scheduling an appointment online or visiting on-campus locations during business hours.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
This new technology has the ability to assist with everyday tasks by automating household chores by giving a NEO a list of chores and scheduling a time for them to be done.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scheduling
Verb
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Earlier this week, Germany warned its airlines against entering Iranian airspace.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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Sutherland is accused of entering the vehicle and physically assaulting the driver, police said.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Brikman says the family has moved out of the borough and tried listing the home last summer as a $13,950 rental.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
13 Jan. 2026
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The show's co-creator Jack Thorne accepted the award and gave a speech thanking Netflix and listing the names of several people who have supported the series.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The film focused on a serious bout of depression and childhood PTSD that Springsteen weathered while writing and recording the seminal 1982 album Nebraska.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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Now, Kirschenheiter is sharing a video of the special moment, which was filmed by Mullen's daughter Presley, 14, who was secretly recording while hiding in the woods.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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What was discussed in a more than two-hour-long executive session, Cincinnati Council members wouldn't say, filing past reporters and refusing to talk.—
Scott Wartman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Advocates working with incarcerated survivors say that while hundreds of cases appear potentially eligible statewide, only a small subset meet the law’s narrow standards, and even fewer overcome barriers to filing decades later.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Jan. 2026
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The footage was among the evidence turned over to the NYPD following his arrest, according to testimony from Altoona Patrolman George Featherstone, the police officer in charge of cataloging the evidence.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
16 Dec. 2025
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With the sensors cataloguing pedestrian traffic, the data provides yet another dimension to understanding mobility patterns along the coast.—
Tyler Faurot,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Nov. 2025
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“Scheduling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scheduling. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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