as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
an ambitious young man with a remarkably detailed blueprint for becoming a millionaire by the age of 25
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as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance
blueprinted the schedule of events for the festival right down to the last detail
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Recent Examples of blueprint
Bill Weir, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
The building’s blueprint originally catered to 347 rooms and suites; today, there are 167 keys, meaning the entry-level rooms are double the size, starting at 720 square feet.
—Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
Expect the resolution to be a blueprint for future litigation before the court.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Buffett provided a blueprint for the goals of Berkshire’s management.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Trump has publicly distanced himself from the ideological blueprint, but CNN found at least 140 authors worked in the Trump administration.
—Bill Weir, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
The building’s blueprint originally catered to 347 rooms and suites; today, there are 167 keys, meaning the entry-level rooms are double the size, starting at 720 square feet.
—Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
Expect the resolution to be a blueprint for future litigation before the court.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Buffett provided a blueprint for the goals of Berkshire’s management.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blueprint
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Unfortunately for Musk, not everyone is on board with his plans.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Phoenix Open concerts 2025: This power couple will play the 16th hole Coliseum The plan, intended to prevent more traffic congestion and safeguard existing infrastructure, was developed by city, state and business leaders who make up the MAG's Regional Transportation Policy Committee.Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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Plans and Prices Dropbox has four business tiers, each designed for a different productivity type.Robert Anderson, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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None of them are specifically designed for skiing, winter biking, or any other high-output activity.Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Fall prevention strategies and balance training are crucial and can help reduce the risk of fractures.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Avoiding boredom of sitting in the same spot day after day. Cons of Mobile Hunting the Rut As with all hunting strategies, mobile hunting during the rut does have some drawbacks as well.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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But a fight in the Pacific is not the only scenario the United States must be prepared for (and, ideally, deter), and readiness in other arenas will require addressing other deficiencies.Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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In a nighttime video, a group of men is seen blocking traffic on a highway and slicking the roadway to prepare for the race.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Many industry experts believe Trump will end those programs.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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And their only loss was to a 5A program (Chatfield) way back in Week 1.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
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The stunning corruption scheme finally came to an end in September 2013, when authorities tricked his NCIS mole into thinking the most serious investigations had been closed and then invited Francis to San Diego for a meeting with Navy officials.Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Western intelligence agencies believe that Russian operatives orchestrated the scheme to plant incendiary devices in parcels bound for North America, according to officials.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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In many instances, local and state tax incentives are supporting these projects.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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The proposition issues $10 billion in bonds to support parks, defend against natural disasters, and support water and energy projects.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Blueprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blueprint. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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