Synonyms of program

program 1 of 2

noun

ˈprō-ˌgram 

1

as in schedule

a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play)

the program will tell us the scheduled order of musical numbers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• schedule
• agenda
• calendar
• organization
• timetable
• docket
• bill of fare
• card
• exercises
• plate
• sequence
• arrangement
• setup
• dance card
• ordering
• order

2

as in plan

a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective

we need to come up with a program to deal with kids skipping school

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plan
• strategy
• blueprint
• project
• scheme
• system
• design
• arrangement
• proposal
• master plan
• game
• game plan
• ground plan
• road map
• way
• procedure
• idea
• recipe
• technique
• device
• intent
• policy
• intention
• purpose
• plot
• protocol
• gambit
• maneuver
• means
• ruse
• conspiracy
• stratagem
• tactic
• subterfuge
• collusion
• aim
• formula
• map
• conception
• trick
• contrivance
• platform
• setup
• counterplan
• counterstrategy
• pattern
• diagram
• layout
• specific(s)
• projet
• specification(s)

3

as in procedure

a way of acting or proceeding

recommends a program of regular dental checkups

Synonyms & Similar Words

• procedure
• policy
• strategy
• method
• course
• methodology
• approach
• plan
• scheme
• line
• design
• intent
• intention
• purpose
• blueprint
• direction
• path
• pathway
• tack

program

2 of 2

verb

variants also programme

as in to scheme

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scheme
• plan
• design
• concert
• blueprint
• shape
• chart
• maneuver
• work out
• draft
• lay out
• contract
• promise
• calculate
• frame
• pledge
• hammer out
• determine
• choose
• map (out)
• schematize
• square away
• figure
• opt
• resolve
• intrigue
• conclude
• agree (on)
• sanction
• set
• approve
• arrange
• okay
• decide
• complete
• confirm
• authorize
• deal
• affirm
• end
• finish
• OK
• warrant
• fix
• wind up
• close
• round (off or out)
• finalize
• wrap up
• bargain
• settle
• negotiate
• clear
• horse-trade
• haggle
• chaffer
• dicker

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• call
• recall
• repeal
• revoke
• drop
• rescind
• differ (over)
• disagree (with)
• object
• abort
• call off
• debate
• oppose
• protest
• resist
• counter
• contest
• dispute

Examples of program in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But wait, there’s more: Different public utilities also use different public incentive programs and price their products differently. —Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 22 Aug. 2024

The judge did not make Kizer eligible for any early release programs at the Department of Corrections. —Landon Mion, Fox News, 20 Aug. 2024

Verb

The Quad Cinema in Manhattan is another Cohen property; although not under the Landmark banner, it’s programmed by the chain. —Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2024

Like the Apple Watch, the Ace LTE also includes a school time mode to reduce distractions — though parents can program a break for recess. —Victoria Song, The Verge, 7 Aug. 2024