Thesaurus results for TIMETABLES

timetables

noun

plural of timetable

as in schedules

a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play) checked the timetable of events to see if I'd be able to get something to eat beforehand

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Recent Examples of timetables Although that remains a future promise, the more immediate change is already visible on timetables. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The Pentagon’s rush to plug shortfalls has sparked a bonanza among incumbent military contractors and new defense startups, which are repurposing components from fracking, autos, and pharma to shorten production timetables. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026 While uncertainty lingers over improvements and timetables at LAX, the county’s second-busiest airport is on the brink of big changes. — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 The Everblog FridgeCal is a large-format tablet that attaches to the refrigerator door via powerful magnet, designed to keep everything in one place – appointments, birthdays, grocery lists, meal plans, chore timetables and even family photos. — New Atlas, 7 July 2026 Governments across Europe have taken precautionary measures, including cancelling some public events, while some schools have closed or modified their timetables. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 June 2026 Given California’s ludicrous mail-in voting timetables, Tuesday’s results might not be known for weeks. — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 June 2026 The law allows a President to exclude personal records, sets out timetables for releasing documents once the President has left office, and provides a mechanism for asserting executive privilege to keep certain material secret. — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 14 May 2026 To prove reliability, the company needs to start meeting its timetables for introductions of new technology, said Naga Chandrasekaran, who has led Intel’s factory business for almost two years. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2026

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With France established as a producer and distributor of cozy crime – a genre much in vogue with buyers, who appreciate its wide appeal and flexibility in schedules – there are several new shows to look out for.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
In a sport that once valued strong schedules, this was the venue for big-name non-conference matchups to help bolster a late-season resume and, in turn, ratings for college football’s big debut.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of schedules

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Engelbert has presided over a period of impressive growth, no question, and the real problem rests with outsiders advancing their agendas and chasing their votes.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
And then there are the dozens of examples of rogue cops using Flock cameras for their own personal agendas, such as tracking wives, girlfriends or ex-girlfriends.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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Cross-border logistics, customs, VAT, inventory allocation, employment requirements and different retail calendars all add complexity.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
After evaluating more than two dozen options, these are the ones that made the cut for the best beauty Advent calendars in 2026.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2026

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