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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
Whether teams are scheduling powerhouses to prepare for an eventual state title run or solid squads to spark improvement ahead of district play, coaches want to lock in games before other programs take their spot.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
If an art class or outing would stretch your budget, consider scheduling it for a more affordable future and staying in for the time being.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
The Mayo Clinic recommends scheduling a complete postpartum recovery check at about 12 weeks after giving birth.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Even the psychological closure of scheduling a to-do is one of the most effective burnout-prevention tools available.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Curia Global filed paperwork on Friday with the state under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) to shut down the facility, scheduling a permanent closure for March 10.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
The county parks department then reviews the list, the overall recreation goals of the community and plans for funding and scheduling the projects.
—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
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
If an art class or outing would stretch your budget, consider scheduling it for a more affordable future and staying in for the time being.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
The Mayo Clinic recommends scheduling a complete postpartum recovery check at about 12 weeks after giving birth.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Even the psychological closure of scheduling a to-do is one of the most effective burnout-prevention tools available.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Curia Global filed paperwork on Friday with the state under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) to shut down the facility, scheduling a permanent closure for March 10.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
The county parks department then reviews the list, the overall recreation goals of the community and plans for funding and scheduling the projects.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scheduling
Verb
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Computing is entering a period of fragmentation rather than convergence.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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The footage, released by the NYPD on Tuesday, shows an officer entering the living room of the home, where Chakraborty was allegedly brandishing a knife.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Alex Sarr’s status The Wizards are listing second-year center Alex Sarr as questionable for Sunday’s game due to right calf soreness.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Alvina first filed for divorce in 2015, citing irreconcilable differences and listing April 1, 2014, as their date of separation.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ventura, who said the anti-ICE activists tried to steal his phone, was recording them checking cars one by one at a South Minneapolis stoplight, located on the corner of Cedar Avenue and East 32nd Street.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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To be sure, the Magnificent Seven have had a mixed start to 2026, with only Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta recording a gain so far this year.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To receive the award, the authority completed governance transparency requirements including ethics training for all board members, properly conducting open and public meetings and filing financial transactions and compensation reports to the state controller in a timely manner.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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In 2026, filing confusion adds fuel to the fire.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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 5 Feb. 2026.
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