as in schedules
a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play)
unless your proposal is on the meeting's agenda, it won't be addressed
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Recent Examples of agendas
Schools now feverishly compete to prepare graduates with simplistic educational remedies driven by competitive branding agendas, providing symbolic curriculum overhauls as recruiting and job-placement signals, regardless of whether such courses share a coherent body of core knowledge.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Councilmember Thai Viet Phan’s Ward 1 seat has been vacant for nearly two years, based on multiple meeting agendas from 2024 through 2026.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2026
Their responsibility is not to advance partisan agendas, but to make thoughtful, balanced decisions that serve the best interests of their residents and the long-term health of their cities.
—Denise Horland, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
So, to comply with the new rules, the county will only be posting materials like agendas, resolutions and ordinances online as part of its agenda packets.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Most school boards create agendas and vote on a range of issues that are not particularly controversial, like whether the district will adopt an after-school program.
—Carrie Sampson, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
Committee chairs decide what topics get placed on their agendas.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
As Europe is experiencing unseen polarisation, Genka and Ivan are running their agendas and must face each other.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Fundamentally, one analyst said, a Factbook assembled by a government agency with secret agendas and shadowy methods might never have been unbiased in the first place.
—Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Councilmember Thai Viet Phan’s Ward 1 seat has been vacant for nearly two years, based on multiple meeting agendas from 2024 through 2026.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2026
Their responsibility is not to advance partisan agendas, but to make thoughtful, balanced decisions that serve the best interests of their residents and the long-term health of their cities.
—Denise Horland, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
So, to comply with the new rules, the county will only be posting materials like agendas, resolutions and ordinances online as part of its agenda packets.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Most school boards create agendas and vote on a range of issues that are not particularly controversial, like whether the district will adopt an after-school program.
—Carrie Sampson, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
Committee chairs decide what topics get placed on their agendas.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
As Europe is experiencing unseen polarisation, Genka and Ivan are running their agendas and must face each other.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Fundamentally, one analyst said, a Factbook assembled by a government agency with secret agendas and shadowy methods might never have been unbiased in the first place.
—Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agendas
Noun
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The Patriots have a more difficult path to the postseason this year, facing off against one of the NFL’s toughest schedules.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Noting how the schedules lined up, creating the potential for a visit, Gabriel texted Caminero with the info and reminded him how much the kids thought of him.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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In addition to this, these products sync with platforms like Google, Apple, and Outlook calendars, enabling real-time updates, shared access, and automatic reminders to reduce miscommunication.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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That includes using email, spreadsheets, calendars and other applications to follow a user’s commands on a computer.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The San Diego Housing Commission this month released its budget for the coming fiscal year that prioritized preserving housing subsidies through vouchers and other programs.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Grand masters typically spend countless hours studying and memorizing long sequences of moves suggested by computer programs.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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At Wednesday’s meeting, residents wanted to know the train timetables.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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The education ministry will issue guidelines for schools starting Sunday, with options such as adjusting timetables and shifting to online classes being considered.—
Max Burman,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Agendas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agendas. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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