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
Given California’s ludicrous mail-in voting timetables, Tuesday’s results might not be known for weeks.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
The law allows a President to exclude personal records, sets out timetables for releasing documents once the President has left office, and provides a mechanism for asserting executive privilege to keep certain material secret.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
To prove reliability, the company needs to start meeting its timetables for introductions of new technology, said Naga Chandrasekaran, who has led Intel’s factory business for almost two years.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
At Wednesday’s meeting, residents wanted to know the train timetables.
—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 Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
The law allows a President to exclude personal records, sets out timetables for releasing documents once the President has left office, and provides a mechanism for asserting executive privilege to keep certain material secret.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
To prove reliability, the company needs to start meeting its timetables for introductions of new technology, said Naga Chandrasekaran, who has led Intel’s factory business for almost two years.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
At Wednesday’s meeting, residents wanted to know the train timetables.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timetables
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This device can also learn your daily routines and set specific heating and cooling schedules to reduce overall waste, which can often save homeowners between $100 to $200 annually.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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Residents are encouraged to check pool schedules before heading out.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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The eight others are asset-class conferences with their own agendas, which readers can weigh as each 2026 program is published.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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DoAg will also post all meeting notices, agendas and minutes on the DoAg website for easy access by the public.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
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By condensing development calendars and lead times, companies can achieve a closer response to demand, thereby improving inventory management.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Brunch lovers, mark your calendars.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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“Timetables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timetables. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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