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
The park is still set to be completed by early 2028, despite these additions, as Bally's plan and the stadium itself are on different timetables.
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Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Specific times and zones of visibility Courtesy of the International Occultation Timers Association (IOTA), pages are available that provide timetables for hundreds of locations for four stars in the cluster.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The orientation for new students now includes information about evacuation routes and shelter locations, as well as the usual mundane tidbits about timetables and dining hall meal-ordering systems.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
All public transport here is free, but the timetables are a little haphazard.
—Sara Stridsberg
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Fans—and even some upper management—don’t want to think about realistic timetables.
—Don Yaeger, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
But the divide is not all about timetables.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
The United States and nations worldwide can pass laws all day long that set goals and timetables to attain net carbon-free generation of electricity.
—Peter Murphy, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Specific times and zones of visibility Courtesy of the International Occultation Timers Association (IOTA), pages are available that provide timetables for hundreds of locations for four stars in the cluster.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The orientation for new students now includes information about evacuation routes and shelter locations, as well as the usual mundane tidbits about timetables and dining hall meal-ordering systems.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
All public transport here is free, but the timetables are a little haphazard.
—Sara Stridsberg
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Fans—and even some upper management—don’t want to think about realistic timetables.
—Don Yaeger, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
But the divide is not all about timetables.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
The United States and nations worldwide can pass laws all day long that set goals and timetables to attain net carbon-free generation of electricity.
—Peter Murphy, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timetables
Noun
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While the couple tend to keep their daughters out of the public eye, Bell does frequently speak about her parenting techniques — from their irregular bathing schedules to the importance of shared bedrooms.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Boise State’s upcoming schedules feature a lot of long trips east, including to Kalamazoo to play Western Michigan; to Boone, North Carolina, to play App State; and to Huntington, West Virginia, to play Marshall.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Yet, despite several country artists using their platform to push political agendas, Chesney avoids the fray, seeking to bring happiness and connectivity to his fans rather than ideology.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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His report to the board was the first public acknowledgement that the district was investigating the matter, previously refusing to share the nature of the investigation referenced on the board’s closed session agendas.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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In the early 19th century, states voted for President over a period of months and maintained a patchwork of election calendars.—
Time,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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Holiday lights are going up, calendars are filling fast and the scent of cinnamon seems to follow your nose from coffee shops to checkout lines.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Timetables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timetables. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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