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as in strategy
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
there is a contingency plan in the office for handling almost any emergency
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as in goal
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
our plan is to finish up by next Friday
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as in to prepare
to work out the details of (something) in advance
we planned the school dance down to the smallest detail
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as in to intend
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I plan to have a party for my birthday, even if I have to throw it myself
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Recent Examples of plan
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2025
Many Itasca residents demonstrated against the plan at rallies and local meetings.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
The Trump administration is planning a June 14 military parade through the streets of Washington, D.C., to mark the president’s 79th birthday.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Rouse and fellow community leaders hatched a plan to recreate a stagecoach station that had served the town in the late 1800s when the area was a stop on the line running between Leavenworth, Kansas and Pike’s Peak in Colorado.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2025
Many Itasca residents demonstrated against the plan at rallies and local meetings.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
Developers are planning to break ground later this year on a 237-unit apartment building in Deerfield Beach, bringing activity to a mostly vacant lot whose southern tip is home to a two-story office building on the northwest corner of Federal Highway and Northwest Second Street.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
The Trump administration is planning a June 14 military parade through the streets of Washington, D.C., to mark the president’s 79th birthday.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plan
Noun
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Through countless films, TV series, Amblin events, awards campaigns and our public relations strategy—this is where Marvin came alive.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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However, the decision to pause for Easter underlines a shift toward recognizing spring holidays as part of broader workplace wellness strategies.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Providence 2, Kankakee 0 Providence (7-0): Lydia Arrigoni goal.—
Josh Krockey,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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The goal, encouraged by the Boise Police Department, was to reinforce the message that gang activity wasn’t welcome, Gilbert said in an interview.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Unexpected flavors swirl together, from whiskey naan; samosa with jackfruit; baked lamb nachos; cheese and prune kofta; and Queens Duck, a whole roast duck that takes 45 minutes to prepare, and is carved tableside and served with a rumani pancake and tamarind hoisin.—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, the state is preparing for potential financial strain if congressional Republicans move forward with plans to cut billions from Medicaid, which could put coverage for millions at risk.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And, President Trump intends to scale back monies for state and local governments while pushing more costs on states and cities.—
Eric J. Gertler,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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While the Senate spending cuts are set at just around $4 billion, the House intends to cut at least $1.5 trillion.—
Claudia Grisales,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Power Of Brand Vulnerability Val Kilmer’s trajectory in the 2010s and 2020s serves as a compelling blueprint for legacy brands navigating reinvention in real time.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Heritage Foundation is widely known for creating Project 2025, a 900-page Christian nationalist blueprint for the federal government with aims of virtually eliminating LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights.—
James Factora,
Them.,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Gemini Shuhua Xiong Mercury Retrograde Ends in Pisces on April 7: Rewrite the narrative around purpose.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
3 Apr. 2025
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The remote Norwegian territories, both in the Arctic Ocean, are often mentioned together because of their geographical proximity and the fact that they are collectively designated by the International Organization for Standardization (for statistical purposes).—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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It’s designed to cater to the preferences and wearability expectations of the Watch Angels watch collector community.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Jaeger-LeCoultre team has always had one eye on the future and nowhere is that more evident than with the Atmos clock, which is designed to tick into eternity due to an energy-efficient, self-winding mechanism powered by subtle movements in air pressure.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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To recognize the Fed’s insignificance, all readers need to do is contemplate all the attention given the central bank by economists and pundits.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Kashin Inc is not involved in any pending legal proceedings, and no such proceedings are known to be contemplated.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plan. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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