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
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.
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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
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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Unlike public market debt, these loans can be tailored to reflect the realities of a business’s growth curve, with covenants and amortization schedules negotiated to meet company needs.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Again, no more than one or two managers in every league should be contemplating late-season schedules and playoff matchups.—
Andy Behrens,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Streamlining agendas and providing concise pre-read materials can allow directors to prepare thoughtfully and focus on strategic issues.—
Lara Abrash,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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After years of violence, corruption and poverty, governments are increasingly using authoritarian tactics, and the defense of democracy has taken a backseat to pressing domestic issues and economic agendas.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Labubu craze doesn’t seem to be dying down any time soon, as new, mainstream, and rare editions are all in high demand, and fans often look for clothing and event advent calendars to accompany their cute yet scary figurines.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
16 Oct. 2025
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Many of us are guilty of overbooking our calendars and scrolling through our phones while taking breaks from work.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Timetables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timetables. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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