as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
what's our game plan for touring the city?
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Recent Examples of game plan
Evergreen’s backline did the rest, with a clear second-half game plan to play keep-away from a Mullen team that was shut out despite dominating possession.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
And still, the game plan is to keep him out of the game.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
Experts are recommending a simple game plan for commuters.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 20 May 2026
This season, the rest of the league has made an adjustment to his success, and that same game plan has been his weakness.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
And still, the game plan is to keep him out of the game.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
Experts are recommending a simple game plan for commuters.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 20 May 2026
This season, the rest of the league has made an adjustment to his success, and that same game plan has been his weakness.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for game plan
Noun
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On land Vincent has also set up a solar panel above the beachside bar, with plans to add more to the staff quarters in order to reduce the island’s reliance on generators.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The summer after eighth grade, both Celi and Elio have tech-centric plans (making content for social media in Celi’s case, gaming in Elio’s), but those plans are upended when their families separately crack down on screen time and send both kids to Mexico to experience life in the analog world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
Noun
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No matter the motivation or trading strategy, going short is a bet that a stock will decline in price.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In general, Stearns’ strategy is a wise one.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The blueprints were drawn up by Uruguayan architect Álvaro Pérez Azar, who also sourced and restored local vintage pieces of furniture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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The islands now feel less like a resort destination and more like a blueprint for modern wealth.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The members-program lounge located above the central bar is a perfect touch for those with kids who need some extra indoor space to stretch out, or those just looking to pass a rainy day playing some board games.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In the early 1960s, Negri was hired as the music director for the ABC affiliate Pittsburgh station WTAE, playing on various live programs and composing theme music for over 20 years.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Rozier was arrested in October along with former NBA player Damon Jones, who pleaded guilty last month for his role in schemes to defraud major sportsbooks including DraftKings and FanDuel.—
Rebecca Boone,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The storage scheme is no slouch, either.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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In 2018, lawmakers directed $200 million per year of cap-and-invest funds to wildfire mitigation projects.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Uptown Charlotte construction crews turning Duke Energy’s former headquarters into a $250 million housing and retail project celebrated the end of demolition work Thursday.—
Chase Jordan
May 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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In this case, Irvine’s planning commission approved master plans for The Canopy in November 2023.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
25 May 2026
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At least two chances to build on a scrappy 1-0 lead, to put some space between you and John Tortorella’s master plan.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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“Game plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/game%20plan. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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