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to put (someone or something) on a list
I've scheduled you for an appointment tomorrow
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Recent Examples of scheduling
The outlet noted that scheduling the state trial first could help the prosecution avoid double jeopardy issues.
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Rachel Wolf , Maria Paronich , Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Bass has been using the trappings of her office to promote her work, scheduling two State of the City speeches in a three-month span.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Authorities accused Kellen of scheduling Epstein's interactions with young girls under the guise of massage appointments in the mid-2000s.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Walmart has been pushing to incorporate AI across its operations and is already using the technology to speed up tasks ranging from scheduling to supply-chain management.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
In response, leadership called a second vote, making some changes to the amendment language and scheduling the election on a Saturday to address concerns about weekday accessibility.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026
Finally, set your dryer up for long term success by scheduling a simple inspection.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Whether teams are scheduling powerhouses to prepare for an eventual state title run or solid squads to spark improvement ahead of district play, coaches want to lock in games before other programs take their spot.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
If an art class or outing would stretch your budget, consider scheduling it for a more affordable future and staying in for the time being.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Rachel Wolf , Maria Paronich , Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Bass has been using the trappings of her office to promote her work, scheduling two State of the City speeches in a three-month span.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Authorities accused Kellen of scheduling Epstein's interactions with young girls under the guise of massage appointments in the mid-2000s.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Walmart has been pushing to incorporate AI across its operations and is already using the technology to speed up tasks ranging from scheduling to supply-chain management.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
In response, leadership called a second vote, making some changes to the amendment language and scheduling the election on a Saturday to address concerns about weekday accessibility.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026
Finally, set your dryer up for long term success by scheduling a simple inspection.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Whether teams are scheduling powerhouses to prepare for an eventual state title run or solid squads to spark improvement ahead of district play, coaches want to lock in games before other programs take their spot.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
If an art class or outing would stretch your budget, consider scheduling it for a more affordable future and staying in for the time being.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scheduling
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Italy would be allowed to prohibit migrant ships from entering Italian waters for up to 30 days, the Associated Press reported.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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The footage shows Ragan and another man entering the business armed with guns and pointing them at customers.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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He is being held in the Jackson County Jail, according to the jail’s inmate listing.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2026
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Both ends of the bridge have signs listing its height limit, and various other warning signs pepper the road leading up to the historic structure.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Marcloid wanders patiently through these generative soundscapes like a documentarian in thrall to the process, recording snapshots of the music’s continuous ecosystem.—
Maxie Younger,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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After recording billions of dollars in losses, Disney’s streaming services, which include Hulu and ESPN+, reached profitability in 2024.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Feb. 2026
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Not long afterward, attorneys from the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office reached out to him about filing a petition.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Kathy Taylor, a friend of both Sousa and Gibson, said elements of the Rosie story would have been lost if not for Sousa’s dedication to cataloging it all.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Aided by the survey, York also pursued his own research questions, including unidentified diffuse interstellar bands and cataloguing the spectra, or brightness at different wavelengths, of quasi-stellar objects to study the three-dimensional distribution of intergalactic gas.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Scheduling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scheduling. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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