SCHEDULE Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

schedule 1 of 2

verb

Definition of schedule

as in to list

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

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Relevance

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delete

schedule

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noun

ˈske-(ˌ)jül

as in agenda

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 list

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 schedule

Verb

Here’s a look at three new Italian rail journeys that are scheduled to debut in fall 2026. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026 Students are scheduled to start riding the buses this month once those stations are complete. — Monique John, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Noun

But notably, caregivers are more responsive to the tenants’ schedules than in other kinds of residential care facilities. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026 As routines shift from summer vacations to school schedules, office commutes and cooler weather, many pet owners are taking the opportunity to refresh everyday essentials for their dogs and cats. — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for schedule

Recent Examples of Synonyms for schedule

Verb

Engelbert listed three guiding principles for the league in the discussion but did not clarify whether or not trans athletes are allowed to play in the WNBA.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Tucci was listed as one of the travelers/soldiers, alongside his pal Campbell Scott.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of list

Noun

Yet much of that agenda focuses on the technological stack, rather than the ownership layer beneath it.

— David Vetter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The data is now online Suarez placed an item on the July 22 commission agenda calling for discussion of overtime practices in the police and fire departments.

— Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of agenda

Noun

Having a good listing agent can mean the difference between a frustrating home-selling process with disappointing results and one that is easy and lands the best possible offer.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 12 Aug. 2026
Today's fake listings can look even more convincing because scammers have access to professional property photos, video tours and AI tools.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of listing

Verb

Despite the help from aircraft, law enforcement could not locate the suspects after searching all of the rail cars investigators believed the burglars entered.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
The Red Sox lost their fourth consecutive game, 5-3, after entering the losing streak without back-to-back losses since July 1 and without three or more straight losses since mid-June.

— Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of enter

Verb

In June, one content creator recorded a relatively empty Disneyland while noting the absent daytime crowd.

— Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Some 1,017 wildfires have been recorded in England and Wales this year, according to data from the National Fire Chiefs Council, the same as last year’s record-breaking total.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of record

Noun

China has been in the midst of an aggressive submarine-building program in recent years.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
The new law prohibits drugmakers from restricting the number or types of pharmacies that hospitals and other providers can contract with to dispense medications to their patients through a federal program called the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

— Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of program

Verb

They’re often orchestrated by professional companies, such as Everything But The House, Grasons, Handled, and Treasured Estates, who catalogue and price the items, then manage transactions and crowd control during the event.

— Zoey Goto, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026
This vulture is one of more than 120 bird species that Gadberry, a Florida native, has cataloged during his extensive travels throughout the state.

— Patrick Connolly Orlando Sentinel, Arkansas Online, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of catalog

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