SCHEDULING Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Verb

However, entering June, crude prices pulled back significantly, while retail gasoline prices declined at a markedly slower pace.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Late Thursday, Hoffenberg shared with the Tribune a two-hour surveillance video that, at one point, shows Landek and Hoffenberg entering the frame in mid-conversation.

— Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of entering

Verb

Investors are also betting on a future DeepSeek listing in the mainland, said Wayne Shiong, managing partner at Argo Venture Partners, as the startup risks an exodus of senior engineers without financial incentives to stay.

— Anniek Bao,Elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Unbeknownst to her, Rubinger had written 23 oxycodone prescriptions for her husband over a two-year period listing her as the patient, according to the DEA and Kelly Davis.

— Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of listing

Verb

At risk from these reductions is the peace of mind that taxpayers are indeed filing their taxes correctly every year as systems become more strained, O’Donnell noted.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
But Azerbaijan has gone a step farther, filing a defamation suit against CNN in Delaware last week.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 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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