as in lists
to put (someone or something) on a list
I've scheduled you for an appointment tomorrow
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as in agendas
a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play)
the schedule of events for the conference
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as in listings
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
a schedule of arrivals and departures
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Recent Examples of schedules
Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
The Patriots have not played in the league’s annual preseason opener since 2000, and some years the league schedules the former teams of its newest inductees to play outside Canton during Hall of Fame weekend.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
The Indiana Immunization Coalition also schedules free clinics around the state.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 25 Nov. 2025
The beauty of this situation is the reason a school like Miami schedules a top dog like Florida.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 17 Nov. 2025
When licenses expire or are denied, the Department of Code and Regulations automatically schedules an inspection, said Joel Dock, a planning manager with the city.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Oct. 2025
Target often schedules its Circle Week to coincide with similar large-scale sales events from other major retailers, such as Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days and Walmart's Holiday Deals event—both set to begin on Tuesday, October 7.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Major League Baseball schedules all the games to start at roughly the same time on the final day so no team gets a competitive advantage in games that have an impact on the final standings.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025
Gates schedules a tough non-district slate for a reason.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Talk about availability, then ask for a plan that fits everyone’s schedules.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
Each residence has a private entrance and dedicated parking, a layout that works well during peak season, when guests and staff tend to come and go on staggered schedules.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2026
Start planning larger renovation projects while schedules are quieter.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
Lea Seydoux and Jason Schwarzman are among the starry cast that have been attached to the project over the years but deals and schedules are still being figured out so cast isn’t confirmed yet.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
Lovimag Strong Magnetic Hooks 12-pack On a cruise, paper seems to multiply overnight—from daily activity schedules to reservation slips and excursion details.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
High draft picks, easier schedules, free agency, and the weird bounces of an oblong ball bring nearly everyone back towards the middle.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Curd's organizations have supported the Steelers, local school districts and colleges with site management, scheduling officials and creating game schedules for both boys and girls youth football, according to a media release provided by the Steelers.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
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Disneyland typically schedules major ride refurbishments during the winter months, so some of your favorite rides may not be available.
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In the clip of the fake date, the agent explains Secret Service shift schedules and the formations that agents walk in when Vance is out and about.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for schedules
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One of the comments on Jessie James Decker’s video suggests rolling the cookies in shredded coconut, and my mom’s recipe also lists this as optional.—
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So far, the Abbey's official website lists the bell-ringing schedule for the first half of the year.—
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Lobbyists and lawmakers only have 40 days to push their agendas.—
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In a moment when even humanitarian work around these regions can be wrenched by bad-faith political agendas, Mustafa’s framing of the purpose of Saturday’s show was savvy and measured.—
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
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Check your local listings for showtimes in your area.—
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The footage shows Ross approaching Good’s vehicle in the middle of the road as sirens blare in the background, while Good’s wife records the encounter nearby.—
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Federal court records in that case identify the ICE officer Jonathan Ross as witness in the case and include photos of his injuries.—
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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.—
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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.—
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Newsom enters his last year in office facing an $18 billion deficit, which the Legislative Analyst’s Office projected could swell to $35 billion next year.—
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Johnson also enters the job with head coaching experience.—
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However, these boat routes can be limited, and buying tickets on-site has historically been unreliable due to shifting timetables.—
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Every previous rebuild involved a general manager and coach on uneven timetables with no concern over which job was more important.—
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Southwestern President Mark Sanchez told the committee Tuesday that his school and its collaborators need to introduce an array of bachelor’s degree programs to help meet the needs of students and employers in South County, home to 500,000 people.—
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Apple will continue to offer the programs on the Mac App Store as one-time software purchases.—
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“Schedules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schedules. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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