as in expected
being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events
a scheduled stop for the train
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as in listed
to put (someone or something) on a list
I've scheduled you for an appointment tomorrow
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Recent Examples of scheduled
Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
One report suggested that a massage therapist had shown up at the couple’s home for a pre-scheduled appointment but got no answer at the door and contacted their daughter, who went inside the home and found Rob Reiner slain.
—City News Service, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Right now, pending a last minute pause, the January 7th scheduled hearing in DTLA for Nick Reiner for the December 14 killing of his parents Rob and Michele Reiner is still on the calendar.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2026
But Leyenberger said the ship's propeller was damaged before the scheduled voyage.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025
The first appearance would be two days before the scheduled kickoff of the AFC Championship game.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
Watch for scheduled dates and locations, usually in local parks, in April and May of 2026.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
The former manager of the Curtis Park location said employees were notified of the immediate closure — attributed to financial struggles — less than two hours before its scheduled opening, The Bee previously reported.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Dec. 2025
The network aims to improve scheduled service by making 70% of the CTA service area within half a mile of a frequent bus route.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Crew-12 was scheduled to launch sometime in February.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Goldman Sachs is scheduled to report fourth-quarter earnings before the opening bell Thursday.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
He is scheduled to appear in federal court on Thursday.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
The federal government quickly tied that new rule up in court, with the first hearing scheduled Wednesday in Los Angeles.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The next day, Adams said he was scheduled to be treated with Pluvicto.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
Protest planned in Howard County A protest is scheduled to take place in Columbia, Maryland, on Sunday, January 11, in response to Good's death.
—Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
They are scheduled to tour the country's tourist sites on Sunday.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The scheduled follow-up inspection has not yet occurred.
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Frith is scheduled to return to teaching health at San Juan Hills on Tuesday, and plans to continue coaching football.
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The expected hearing in February will take place against the backdrop of Skubal’s uncertain future in Detroit.—
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If the labor market is improving and the Supreme Court delivers the expected tariff refunds, the Fed would have almost no justification for adding further stimulus to the economy via a new round of cheaper money.—
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Reuters reported that talks began late last year after Banijay, which is listed in Amsterdam, exited the chase for ITV Studios, the production arm of UK broadcaster ITV.—
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Many of the vitamins and minerals listed above can also be found in food.—
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The Heat, which led by as many as nine points in the first half, entered halftime in a 61-54 hole.—
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Nationwide protests against the autocratic regime entered their 11th day on Wednesday.—
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Weak shaking has been recorded and several residents reported experiencing the tremor in Ridgecrest and the surrounding area according to the USGS DYFI report.—
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Mahmoud Haqiqat, commander of the police station in Iranshahr, Iran, was assassinated in a drive-by shooting, who recorded the event and posted it online.—
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The sheriff’s office has rejected Cal-OSHA’s application of the law, and last summer filed a lawsuit in Yuba Superior Court challenging the subpoenas.—
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According to a complaint filed by the DA’s Office in the murder for hire case, Taylor was promised $500 to kill Preston Holmes.—
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“Scheduled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scheduled. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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