timetables

plural of timetable
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 This year’s Climate Week diverged markedly from past years that had been focused more closely on climate targets, timetables, emissions reductions and scaling up promising solutions. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 The next thing to be mindful of is the country’s schedule, from the timetables for ferries to the opening hours of restaurants, tourist and archaeological sites, and even whole islands. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 Although that remains a future promise, the more immediate change is already visible on timetables. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The Pentagon’s rush to plug shortfalls has sparked a bonanza among incumbent military contractors and new defense startups, which are repurposing components from fracking, autos, and pharma to shorten production timetables. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026 While uncertainty lingers over improvements and timetables at LAX, the county’s second-busiest airport is on the brink of big changes. — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 The Everblog FridgeCal is a large-format tablet that attaches to the refrigerator door via powerful magnet, designed to keep everything in one place – appointments, birthdays, grocery lists, meal plans, chore timetables and even family photos. — New Atlas, 7 July 2026 Governments across Europe have taken precautionary measures, including cancelling some public events, while some schools have closed or modified their timetables. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 June 2026 Given California’s ludicrous mail-in voting timetables, Tuesday’s results might not be known for weeks. — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
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Noun
  • An article published by the American Academy of Family Physicians recommends operating below maximum capacity to leave room in provider schedules for last-minute patients and emergencies.
    — Ajay Prasad, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Here’s a look at the scores and schedules involving Miami-Dade and Broward County schools for the seventh weekend of games.
    — D’Joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Bibb claimed the group is also in talks with members of Congress about aligning their agendas.
    — Isabella Murray, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Keeping strong teachers is a smart investment — not just through pay, but through classroom resources, professional development and policies that let teachers focus on teaching rather than navigating shifting social or political agendas.
    — Joe Fleckenstein, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Separately, Forbes personal-shopper writers Steven John and Alexandra Garret named the Skylight Calendar 2 among the best digital family calendars on the market.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The latest uniform quarterly reports covered activity through June 30, though some candidates have since filed additional reports tied to their states’ primary calendars.
    — Luke Fountain,Gabriel Cortés, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Timetables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timetables. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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