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
CBS News, 26 Apr. 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, 24 Apr. 2026
His scheduled 14-week stay in the Philippines wound up lasting two years.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Ahead of his pre-scheduled news conference on Monday, before any questions were asked, general manager Omar Khan acknowledged the report.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
During the scheduled recess on April 2, the Senate and Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, voted unanimously to send a DHS funding bill back to the House for consideration.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Ukraine's men's water polo team forfeited a scheduled World Cup game Monday against a team of Russians in Malta and the Russians were handed a 5-0 win by default.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
The next scheduled negotiating session is Thursday.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The Commerce Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment about Lutnick's scheduled appearance.
—Emily Wilkins,dan Mangan, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
In Louisiana, where the mandate to draw a second, Democratic-leaning majority-Black House district led to Tuesday’s decision, the primary election for federal offices is set for May 16 — and early voting is scheduled to begin Saturday.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
One fan account called @beyscatalog on X alleged that the singer's next album will be announced in connection to the Met Gala, speculating that a lead single release could be scheduled for next month and a full album released this summer.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The Hall of Fame announces the cancellation of its annual induction ceremony in Cooperstown, NY, scheduled for the last week-end of July, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The final module, which arrived in September, is scheduled to be added to the stack later in 2026.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
The flight then departed about an hour later than scheduled, according to flight tracker Cirium.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
He is scheduled to play left field Thursday.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
West, now known as Ye, is scheduled to headline the Hellwat Festival on July 18 at the RCF Arena in the Northern Italian city of Reggio Emilia.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Eleven minutes later, as guests settled into their meals, mentalist Oz Pearlman, the scheduled entertainer, was showing the president and first lady a trick.
—CBS News, 26 Apr. 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, 24 Apr. 2026
His scheduled 14-week stay in the Philippines wound up lasting two years.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Ahead of his pre-scheduled news conference on Monday, before any questions were asked, general manager Omar Khan acknowledged the report.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
During the scheduled recess on April 2, the Senate and Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, voted unanimously to send a DHS funding bill back to the House for consideration.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Ukraine's men's water polo team forfeited a scheduled World Cup game Monday against a team of Russians in Malta and the Russians were handed a 5-0 win by default.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
The next scheduled negotiating session is Thursday.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The Commerce Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment about Lutnick's scheduled appearance.
—Emily Wilkins,dan Mangan, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
He is scheduled for a bond hearing on May 6, People reported.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
In Louisiana, where the mandate to draw a second, Democratic-leaning majority-Black House district led to Tuesday’s decision, the primary election for federal offices is set for May 16 — and early voting is scheduled to begin Saturday.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
One fan account called @beyscatalog on X alleged that the singer's next album will be announced in connection to the Met Gala, speculating that a lead single release could be scheduled for next month and a full album released this summer.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The Hall of Fame announces the cancellation of its annual induction ceremony in Cooperstown, NY, scheduled for the last week-end of July, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The final module, which arrived in September, is scheduled to be added to the stack later in 2026.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
The flight then departed about an hour later than scheduled, according to flight tracker Cirium.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
He is scheduled to play left field Thursday.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
West, now known as Ye, is scheduled to headline the Hellwat Festival on July 18 at the RCF Arena in the Northern Italian city of Reggio Emilia.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scheduled
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The expected tariff refund helped push the company’s stock up 6% in pre-market trading, before paring back gains.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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London Stock Exchange Group Plc said revenue growth for 2026 is now expected to be towards the top of its expected range, after the first quarter was buoyed by heavy trading volumes and momentum in subscription businesses.—
Tom Metcalf,
Bloomberg,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The course, which dates back to 1914, is listed on the Florida Historic Golf Trail as the state’s second-oldest.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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British luxury label Burberry announced that Alessandra Cozzani, an independent non-executive director, has been appointed to the board of Brembo NV, a global mobility innovation company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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After initially being given three to four months to live, Sasse, 54, entered a clinical trial for a drug called daraxonrasib, an oral therapy (pill) that is designed to block the defective gene that triggers uncontrolled cellular growth.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Mata was also concerned about how the data failed to display how INA staff works with the lowest English proficiency students in the district — specifically those who are unschooled, and oftentimes refugees who have just entered the country.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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By the time the video was recorded, Kogut had been in custody for 18 hours, interrogated for nearly 12 of them and awake for almost 30.—
Mary Murphy,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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If a full year’s charge was $2,500, for example, and a homeowner paid $1,000 for the first installment, the bill under the new system might have incorrectly recorded the payment as $980.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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According to court records obtained by USA TODAY, a class action lawsuit against Wren Kitchens US subsidiary was filed alleging that the company violated the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The National Religious Broadcasters association filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission, asking the agency to investigate ABC.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Scheduled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scheduled. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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