slated 1 of 3

as in expected
being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events slated to arrive at five o'clock

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slated

2 of 3

verb (1)

past tense of slate
as in listed
to put (someone or something) on a list you've been slated for a three o'clock interview

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slated

3 of 3

verb (2)

past tense of slate

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Recent Examples of slated
Adjective
The vessel's next slated voyage, an 11-night trip from Piraeus (Athens), Greece, was canceled. Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026 Jackson has clearly outperformed his slated 2026 salary. Mike Kaye updated January 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026 The next slated interview, with former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, is on Friday. Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
The brothers are slated to make a court appearance in Florida next week, according to a law enforcement source. Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 19 July 2026 The proposal would increase the county’s sales tax by three-eighths of a cent to fund wildfire prevention, fire protection and healthcare access, with 50% of net revenues slated for local hospitals. Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026 During its CinemaCon presentation in April, it was revealed that the planned theatrical release date was slated for June 30, 2028. Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026 Some large data centers under construction are slated to use 3 GW or more of peak electricity. Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 The French and Germans are designing a new tank, which is not slated to be ready until 2040. Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026 Production paused on the series as a result of the injury, and it is slated to pick up in mid-October, with a new actor stepping in as Kratos, due to the extent of the actor’s injury. Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 Theatrical events – not releases but special standalone screenings similar to premieres – of the finale are slated for select cities around Colombia, in partnership with Colombia’s promotional entity Proimágenes. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 17 July 2026 Wallen is slated to perform alongside Ella Langley, Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock and Jason Scott & The High Heat for both shows. Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slated
Adjective
  • When the expected change fails to occur, the position deserves to be reviewed.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Saturday, of the expected 56,000 participants, 44% are Peachtree first-timers, a group that undoubtedly includes thousands entering any kind of race for the first time.
    Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Fars listed the ports as including Jebel Ali, a huge container port in the United Arab Emirates, and Mina Salman in Bahrain, home to the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • For example Januvia and Janumet, two of the three Merck drugs listed as TrumpRx presidential deals, are available as generics.
    Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Before the movie was even released, Roberts lashed out at Nolte in The New York Times.
    Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
  • The sun lashed everyone who arrived — some voluntarily, others hooked and lowered like cattle into the mines.
    Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026
Adjective
  • McGregor went to the mat two more times in failed attempts to continue before the scheduled five-round match was halted by the referee.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
  • Two days before the scheduled executions, Robby and Michael visited their parents for the last time.
    Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Because of the circumstances, officers entered the home to check on the welfare of the residents.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
  • Child allegedly entered the restaurant wearing a motorcycle helmet and dark clothing, making off with the cash register till and an undisclosed amount of money.
    Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • In Huntington Beach and San Clemente, the messy, wild waves licked the bottom of the pier structures.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
  • When the tiffin is returned licked clean, Ila sends another meal but with a note, leading to a rich correspondence between the two.
    David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • Florida has recorded just over 100 cases, with most of the cases recorded since June.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • The latter player — the two-time NWSL MVP — recorded her ninth goal of the season.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • In IconArrows pointing outwards RANDOM, BUT INTERESTING Russia’s energy infrastructure continues to get pounded by Ukrainian drones.
    Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • Heavy rain pounded Kerrville early Thursday, July 16, as the National Weather Service warned of catastrophic flash flooding in parts of Texas Hill Country.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 16 July 2026

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“Slated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slated. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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