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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
Earwigs can take up residence in matted leaves and tree debris in gutters and downspouts, so scheduling bi-annual gutter cleanings can help keep the insects at bay.
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Dan Simms, USA Today, 15 May 2026
This season, a mere 20 comedies aired across all of broadcast prime, and development is in such a state that even CBS only plans on scheduling two sitcoms this fall.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
Aside from scheduling a regular professional HVAC maintenance check, Sinclair recommends homeowners frequently clean around their outdoor AC unit.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 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, 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
Dan Simms, USA Today, 15 May 2026
This season, a mere 20 comedies aired across all of broadcast prime, and development is in such a state that even CBS only plans on scheduling two sitcoms this fall.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
Aside from scheduling a regular professional HVAC maintenance check, Sinclair recommends homeowners frequently clean around their outdoor AC unit.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 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, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scheduling
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Both teams were ranked in the top five entering those games.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Police in Cambridge, Massachusetts are looking for a man who is suspected of assaulting a student inside a Harvard University dorm Tuesday, and then entering an MIT residence hall without permission soon after.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Ferrell then began naming some of the great songs written by McCartney over the years, drawing out the bit by listing 17 Beatles, Wings and McCartney hits.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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This injury seemed less serious, with the Knicks listing Anunoby as questionable to play in both Games 3 and 4 before he was ruled out.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Streaming games for grandparents or recording a child’s shifts on the ice seems like a natural way to share in these moments.—
Chris Murphy,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
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The former superstar had a pretty good season as a third-line winger with rookie center Danila Yurov and Yakov Trenin, recording 23 goals and 46 points in 75 games, but his salary is an issue.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2026
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Adisa Hargett-Robinson,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
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The Alabama Supreme Court dismissed their appeal, calling the conduct egregious, and barred the lawyer from filing in that court again without co-counsel sign-off.—
Alexandra Smyth,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The team has spent more than two years painstakingly gathering, reviewing and cataloguing evidence from the attack.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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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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“Scheduling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scheduling. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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