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
Under Baer, Stitch Fix has been opening the aperture and is letting consumers get larger fixes on their own timetables as well as shipments based on a theme or built around a purchase through the platform’s freestyle service.
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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This flexible route could pave the way for future Mars missions by allowing for launch schedules spread over many months, which is essential if humans are to send fleets of spacecraft to Mars.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
8 Nov. 2025
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According to the insider, the main issue in Shelton and Stefani’s relationship is their busy schedules, with Stefani set to start a residency in Las Vegas with her group, No Doubt, in 2026.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
8 Nov. 2025
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But Bacerra said this year, OCFA staff pulled the item off their November agendas, despite the board not traditionally holding meetings in December due to the difficulty in reaching a quorum during the holidays.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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Unlike local gangs, however, these groups maintain articulated political agendas, even if those agendas remain largely oriented toward Colombia.—
Rebecca Hanson,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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The continent’s flagship tournament will move to this new rhythm from 2028, aligning with European football calendars, after years of lobbying from Western club managers who complained their top African players were unavailable during AFCON season.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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College students at the University of Oklahoma or Oklahoma State University can enjoy the days off for a little longer, but can also start marking their calendars for this year's spring break.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Timetables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timetables. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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