SCHEDULES Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

schedules 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of schedule

as in lists

to put (someone or something) on a list I've scheduled you for an appointment tomorrow

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schedules

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noun

plural of schedule

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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Verb

The incident channel fills with messages of relief, and somebody schedules a review for next week. — Mani Padisetti, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The Virgo Moon moves through your 6th House of Work and Wellness, making tasks, health habits, and schedules more noticeable. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 Dr Mangla also schedules a Dexa scan, which assesses my bone density, and a CT calcium scan that measures the calcified plaque in my arteries and my risk of heart disease. — Susan D'arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026 Who in their right mind schedules Super Bowl-sized events in the heart of downtown Atlanta at noon on a workday? — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 21 June 2026 And a reminder of why Leavitt schedules her briefings for days when the president has no public events. — Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026 Vaccine schedules Earlier this year, the California Department of Public Health rejected new recommendations from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to scale back routine childhood vaccines. — Linh Tat, Oc Register, 18 May 2026 Additionally, the committee schedules regular work days at the Fabyan and Gunnar Anderson forest preserves to remove invasive species such as buckthorn and honeysuckle. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 Namely, the Assessment Appeals Board, which manages the agendas and schedules the hearings. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026

Noun

State officials stressed that the unofficial totals will increase as the towns report on different schedules. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026 In May, the Department of War awarded Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth division more than $879 million to support F-35 delivery schedules, part of over $1 billion in contracts awarded nationwide. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026 But not all Chicagoans have the luxury of adjusting their schedules to evade the darkness, said Gina Scaletta, who has been walking dogs for more than a decade. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 At many campuses, to manage overcrowding, the district had been running year-round schedules, with the school year shortened by nearly a month, to accommodate its burgeoning student population. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 Some smaller communities and special polling locations operate on different schedules. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Hephzibah had played 72 region schedules without a region title until this one. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026 However, the roundup does not disclose production targets, delivery schedules, or detailed missile performance figures. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026 The company played with flexible workdays instead of rigid schedules, clearer windows for collaboration, simpler rules for meetings, better ways to share and document work, and more intentional reasons for coming together in person. — Deborah Lovich, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026

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Verb

Cleveland Clinic lists a long slate of possible benefits ranging from lower blood pressure and improved oxygen levels to reduced snoring, better dry mouth and improved bad breath.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
In its November issue, Food & Wine magazine lists Francesco Martucci in Wynwood as one of the 27 Best Pizzas in America.

— Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of lists

Noun

About 70% of the members of Brazil’s lower house and 80% of the Senate are considered to be hostile to environmental and climate agendas, according to the observatory.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Under the Brown Act, public meeting agendas must be available at least 72 hours ahead of time, or Friday evening for a Monday evening meeting.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of agendas

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Eric Bauza, the Emmy Award-winning voice actor behind Looney Tunes characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, died Sunday at his home as a result of hypertensive cardiovascular disease, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
Updating the job description records the new responsibilities.

— Dr. Jay R. Harrison, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of records

Noun

But while brands have learned how to make Ramadan and Lunar New Year meaningful moments in their marketing calendars, Diwali is still a work in progress.

— Sujata Assomull, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Below, shop the best Advent calendars for everyone on your list, starting at $10.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of calendars

Verb

The Sun enters your 12th House, drawing your attention toward rest, reflection, privacy, unfinished matters, and everything easier to hear when the outside world becomes less demanding.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
The company enters a specialized market with a domestic supply problem.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of enters

Noun

The state’s laws, which feature different requirements for condominiums and homeowners associations, establish detailed elections processes that include the timetables for the distribution of notices and other materials.

— Gary M. Mars, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Erecting the non-nuclear wing under commercial industrial building codes allows developers to offer lenders predictable timetables and lower capital risks.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of timetables

Noun

Debt, the deficit and high interest rates limit the government’s ability to increase spending and foreshadow disputes over how to fund campaign promises without jeopardizing social programs.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
The model will then be scaled to additional educator preparation programs and school districts across Georgia.

— Eric Stirgus, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026

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