1
as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
a statewide strategy to raise students' achievement test scores over the next three years
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as in approach
the means or procedure for doing something
you'll need a better strategy than just knocking on doors if you want to sell that many magazines
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Recent Examples of strategy
He’s also cut corporate roles at headquarters as part of the company’s turnaround strategy.
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
The report highlights the competitive nature of the real estate market in the metropolitan Boston area and the Partnership's strategy to manage, rent, and improve its properties while seeking new acquisition opportunities.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
Swapping out Salah isn’t a ‘hit and hope’ strategy — there are good reasons to do it.
—Abdul Rehman, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
While the company is being described as a 360 degree media play, releasing movies theatrically is a key component of Horror Section’s strategy.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
The report highlights the competitive nature of the real estate market in the metropolitan Boston area and the Partnership's strategy to manage, rent, and improve its properties while seeking new acquisition opportunities.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
Swapping out Salah isn’t a ‘hit and hope’ strategy — there are good reasons to do it.
—Abdul Rehman, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
While the company is being described as a 360 degree media play, releasing movies theatrically is a key component of Horror Section’s strategy.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategy
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The Mercury plan to induct her into their ring of honor this summer — a fitting tribute to one of the game’s greatest players. Want more sports news?—
John Marshall,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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Don't assume the worst will happen, but develop a step-by-step plan for each worst-case scenario.—
Pamela Furr,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Starmer convened the meeting, the second in two weeks, as a means of helping Ukraine in the face of a change of approach by the U.S., following the return of Trump, as well as gauging support for any future possible peacekeeping mission.—
Pan Pylas,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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Beginning in 1929, Americans faced economic disruption that created fear and uncertainty that traditional approaches failed to resolve.—
Dennis M. Powell,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Just as frameworks such as the Business Model Canvas provides startups with a clear roadmap, a family charter or strategy serves as a guiding blueprint, ensuring alignment and clarity as the office evolves.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The blueprint does not mention Social Security or Medicare by name.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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For many Africans, living in a postcolonial con- text, militarization has been prioritized over care or harm reduction methods.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2025
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People who received any of the three methods of misinformation training performed better than those who did not, the results showed.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Two of the nation's elite women's gymnastics programs will compete in a dual meet on Saturday night as No. 5 Utah plays host to No. 4 UCLA.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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And even though the Master of Business Administration (MBA) is one of the most popular master's-level programs, 39% of MBAs have a negative ROI.—
Robert Farrington,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
7 Mar. 2025
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Partnerships with startups, researchers or even competitors expose you to new technologies and methodologies that may redefine your industry.—
Raheel Sheikh,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The military declares martial law in the town as Daniels and his fellow scientists race to develop a cure, even as the nefarious McClintock schemes to bomb Cedar Creek to smithereens to contain the virus.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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The White Van is a kinetic heist thriller following a troubled young woman who is lured into a criminal scheme that leaves her wanted for bank robbery and hunted by a corrupt cop who doesn’t want justice – but wants the money for himself.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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Vettori also did a good job mixing up his techniques and targets, landing 38 leg strikes, eight body strikes, and 60 head strikes.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Additional troopers responded and attempted to use a box-in technique to prevent her from leaving the scene.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Strategy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategy. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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