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as in plans
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
she always achieves her objective by design rather than by luck
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as in schemes
a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends
the thief had devised an elaborate design to get the invaluable artwork
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as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
my design in writing to you is to ask for your support
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as in motifs
a unit of decoration that is repeated all over something (as a fabric)
the curtains have a lovely floral design
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as in layouts
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
the design of the building's lobby encourages the free flow of traffic
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as in intends
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
early on she had designed to a top position in a major insurance company
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as in plots
to work out the details of (something) in advance
the foreman designed a better layout for the factory floor to improve efficiency
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Recent Examples of designs
Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 29 Mar. 2026
Each faction packs completely different units and building designs and strategies, so even if one of your favorites hasn't been included, expect a deep and flexible take on RTS warfare.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
That means more variable designs of modular homes.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
The team found that, for the same battery mass, energy storage capacity at room temperature could increase by two to three times compared to conventional designs.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
The city council is scheduled to consider those designs at their meeting on May 19.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Kites in a spectrum of colors and designs that ranged from sea creatures to skeletons soared above the grounds near the Washington Monument on Saturday.
—Pete Kiehart, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2026
This is also reflected in the price, as the VAK7 is relatively more affordable compared to some high-end EDC designs.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Nicole Eun-Ju Bell’s video and projection designs subtly transpose the setting when, for instance, Umma meets up with her son at church.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
McKeen designs with 270 fit models across seven easy sizes, grading each style individually rather than scaling up from a single sample.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
The Finn Irene Dana designs the collections shown this October, and in March 1945.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
Propelled by a never‑ending curiosity with how humans move, Brooks designs gear to make every run, walk, and workout better than before.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Fat Cake designs bicycle kits in birthday cake colors, and has a racing team called … wait for it … the Super Sprinkles.
—Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Last summer researchers at OpenAI and Ginkgo Bioworks, a company that designs and installs autonomous, robot-run labs, decided to find out.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Google co-designs TPUs with Broadcom .
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Calderone renovated the space with a deep reverence for his elaborate style—with homages to Despont appearing throughout the home—while also implementing the Art Deco and Beaux Arts designs that so define her aesthetic.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
They're juxtaposed with quirky contemporary designs, like a brass-and-zinc coffee table by French-Serbian artist Marko and Edoardo Lietti’s Sedia Tonda chair, which recalls the cut-outs of the screens throughout.
—Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 29 Mar. 2026
Each faction packs completely different units and building designs and strategies, so even if one of your favorites hasn't been included, expect a deep and flexible take on RTS warfare.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
That means more variable designs of modular homes.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
The team found that, for the same battery mass, energy storage capacity at room temperature could increase by two to three times compared to conventional designs.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
The city council is scheduled to consider those designs at their meeting on May 19.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Kites in a spectrum of colors and designs that ranged from sea creatures to skeletons soared above the grounds near the Washington Monument on Saturday.
—Pete Kiehart, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2026
This is also reflected in the price, as the VAK7 is relatively more affordable compared to some high-end EDC designs.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Nicole Eun-Ju Bell’s video and projection designs subtly transpose the setting when, for instance, Umma meets up with her son at church.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
So, Gomez collaborated with the Hanger Clinic, which designs and custom fits orthotic and prosthetic devices.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
McKeen designs with 270 fit models across seven easy sizes, grading each style individually rather than scaling up from a single sample.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
The Finn Irene Dana designs the collections shown this October, and in March 1945.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
Propelled by a never‑ending curiosity with how humans move, Brooks designs gear to make every run, walk, and workout better than before.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Fat Cake designs bicycle kits in birthday cake colors, and has a racing team called … wait for it … the Super Sprinkles.
—Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Last summer researchers at OpenAI and Ginkgo Bioworks, a company that designs and installs autonomous, robot-run labs, decided to find out.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Google co-designs TPUs with Broadcom .
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Calderone renovated the space with a deep reverence for his elaborate style—with homages to Despont appearing throughout the home—while also implementing the Art Deco and Beaux Arts designs that so define her aesthetic.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designs
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At the same time, the mission will test flight controllers and procedures needed to safely send astronauts back to the moon for long-duration stays as NASA makes plans for a future moon base.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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How does the new Coral Gables board game fit into the chamber’s plans?—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Over the past decade, United States Attorney’s Offices in New York City, Boston and Philadelphia have charged dozens of individuals in corruption and fraud schemes involving college coaches, players and athletic department personnel.—
Robert L. Boone,
Sportico.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The company described cargo theft as a growing issue marked by increasing sophistication in the schemes used by criminals.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 By afternoon, your focus sharpens on goals.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 By afternoon, your focus sharpens on goals.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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These were large, monochromatic canvases featuring roses and other motifs obscured by large X’s.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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The launch underscores the growing appeal of zodiac motifs in jewelry.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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These renovations would update electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems; change classroom layouts; and increase accessibility at Fairmount, Procter and Korte elementaries.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Studio, one-bed and two-bed layouts are included.—
Mark Dee
March 27,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Grocery Hub is working on getting SNAP EBT card acceptance back at the location and intends to implement a customer loyalty program, Hussein said.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Five days later, On3 reported that senior forward Javan Buchanan also intends to be in the portal.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Alexandre Dumas’s novel of identity and revenge gets a big-budget remake with Sam Claflin starring as Edmond Dantès, a sailor wrongly imprisoned in an island fortress who, after his escape and subsequent treasure finding, plots his vengeance.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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As Helen plots revenge and Madeline clings to her rapidly fading star, their world is suddenly turned upside down by Viola Van Horn, a mysterious woman with a secret that's to die for.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The call for ideas isn’t a professional design competition, or a solicitation of architectural blueprints, Laymon said.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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That’s why the city released an eight-page pre-construction checklist along with the blueprints.—
Mark Dee
March 27,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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