as in schedules
a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play)
checked the timetable of events to see if I'd be able to get something to eat beforehand
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Recent Examples of timetables
At Wednesday’s meeting, residents wanted to know the train timetables.
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Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
The education ministry will issue guidelines for schools starting Sunday, with options such as adjusting timetables and shifting to online classes being considered.
—Max Burman, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Of course, all of this is heavily dependent on dark energy not evolving, and also on the specific merger timetables for the various galaxies within our Local Group.
—Big Think, 13 Mar. 2026
In Coach, railroad attendants use items like railroad spikes and timetables to bring the historic experience to life, while the cars themselves feature new interior graphics of the Grand Canyon.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Like in many states, Minnesota agencies must establish hiring goals and timetables to address underrepresentation of women, people with disabilities and Black, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaskan native workers.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
The robotaxi launch schedule is a welcome detail for investors keen on concrete timetables.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Every previous rebuild involved a general manager and coach on uneven timetables with no concern over which job was more important.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Certain rosters don’t gel, and players don’t always progress on predictable timetables.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 10 Dec. 2025
Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
The education ministry will issue guidelines for schools starting Sunday, with options such as adjusting timetables and shifting to online classes being considered.
—Max Burman, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Of course, all of this is heavily dependent on dark energy not evolving, and also on the specific merger timetables for the various galaxies within our Local Group.
—Big Think, 13 Mar. 2026
In Coach, railroad attendants use items like railroad spikes and timetables to bring the historic experience to life, while the cars themselves feature new interior graphics of the Grand Canyon.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Like in many states, Minnesota agencies must establish hiring goals and timetables to address underrepresentation of women, people with disabilities and Black, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaskan native workers.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
The robotaxi launch schedule is a welcome detail for investors keen on concrete timetables.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Every previous rebuild involved a general manager and coach on uneven timetables with no concern over which job was more important.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Certain rosters don’t gel, and players don’t always progress on predictable timetables.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timetables
Noun
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The new systems—to nationalize schedules and workflow—that Bisignano had announced in December were slated to take effect in early spring.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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But even with the name recognition of Beverly Hills and LACMA along Wilshire Boulevard, subway ridership will be tempered by the work-from-home trend that began during the COVID-19 pandemic and has mostly continued, with some employees working hybrid schedules.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Namely, the Assessment Appeals Board, which manages the agendas and schedules the hearings.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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The board functioned as a bridging device – a mechanism by which scientific judgment could inform federal decisions without scientists becoming political officers, and political priorities could shape research agendas without dictating findings.—
Caroline Wagner,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Most fans had this showdown circled on their respective calendars.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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People interested in police, fire and rescue work should circle May 16 on their calendars, when the annual First Responder Expo returns to Gurnee Mills mall.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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“Timetables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timetables. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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