as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
their ground plan is first to finish college and then get married
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Recent Examples of ground plan
In this original usage, it was associated with concepts like designs, ground plans, and sketches—flat forms to be realized as physical structures.
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Leo Kim, WIRED, 5 Sep. 2023
The possible dichotomy between ground plan and volumetric form has never been more apparent to me.
—Martin Filler, The New York Review of Books, 22 May 2023
Clues were found in the remains of the buildings, ground plans, monuments, and plazas.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2023
Leo Kim, WIRED, 5 Sep. 2023
The possible dichotomy between ground plan and volumetric form has never been more apparent to me.
—Martin Filler, The New York Review of Books, 22 May 2023
Clues were found in the remains of the buildings, ground plans, monuments, and plazas.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground plan
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Implementing a proactive plan can help safeguard your career and stave off anxiety. Focus on these 7 actions.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Schumer has received backlash since helping to avert a government shutdown by aiding the Republicans in passing their stopgap spending plan over the objection of the majority of his fellow Democratic Senators and House Democrats.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
23 Mar. 2025
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The lawmakers pressed Hamilton to explain the change in strategy.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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His successor, Lip-Bu Tan, appointed earlier this month, has yet to set out his strategy.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Mar. 2025
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Indonesia’s first-ever Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, has outlined an ambitious blueprint for the nation’s cultural growth, with special emphasis on developing the country’s rapidly expanding film industry.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, a sweeping proposal outlining a far-right vision for the country, offered a blueprint.—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Willard spoke fervently about needing contractual assurances of his program’s share.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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There was a general sense of relief around the program after the Wildcats won their first-round game, which occurred just once over the last four tournaments under Calipari.—
Jesse Temple,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Kelly’s portrayal contradicts other characterizations of Drue, including those made in prior legal proceedings, which depicted him as the architect of schemes to conceal assets and manipulate the legal system.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Other parts of the U.K.’s immigration system have been criticized as well, including the Seasonal Worker Visa scheme, which NGOs say leaves people open to various forms of exploitation, debt bondage and forced labor.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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No new water features have been added in the 20 years, even though the master plan called for constructing a new attraction every 5-10 years.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Fort Worth Independent School District’s third community meeting this week to discuss upcoming school closures and a facilities master plan stirred a range of emotions from families and community members in attendance.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Ground plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground%20plan. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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