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as in designed
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as in anticipated
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as in prepared
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 intended
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 planned
Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
To ensure a safe operation, the crew meticulously planned the activities using multiple weather forecasts and real-time motion tracking.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
The family of six planned to embark on a one-year global journey to help fill their children’s memories with breathtaking destinations and once-in-a-lifetime encounters.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
As the story goes, Elvis Presley and his new bride Priscilla had originally planned on getting married in what was known then as the House of Tomorrow in the spring of 1967.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
Despite cast interesting in continuing Obi-Wan Kenobi from Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen, no further seasons are planned.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
State lawmakers, who voted to place Proposition 5 on the ballot, had planned additionally to try to lower the threshold for approving special taxes at the local level from two-thirds to 55%.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Too much structure can lead to burnout and frustration when things inevitably don’t go as planned.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
To ensure a safe operation, the crew meticulously planned the activities using multiple weather forecasts and real-time motion tracking.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
The family of six planned to embark on a one-year global journey to help fill their children’s memories with breathtaking destinations and once-in-a-lifetime encounters.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
As the story goes, Elvis Presley and his new bride Priscilla had originally planned on getting married in what was known then as the House of Tomorrow in the spring of 1967.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
Despite cast interesting in continuing Obi-Wan Kenobi from Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen, no further seasons are planned.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
State lawmakers, who voted to place Proposition 5 on the ballot, had planned additionally to try to lower the threshold for approving special taxes at the local level from two-thirds to 55%.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planned
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The company believes its cash and cash equivalents, along with anticipated revenues, will be sufficient to meet its obligations for at least the next 12 months.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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On the music side, the wait continues for Cardi B’s anticipated sophomore album.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2024
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Given the laptop-class CPU and GPU, only the RAM and storage are intended to be readily user-accessible—the chips are locked down and facing toward the cooling system that occupies the other half of the case.PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Her kids are also receiving a more significant portion of the estate than was intended.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Homes are traditionally decorated, featuring deliberate designs called rangolis made of colored rice, sand, or flower petals to summon the goddess Lakshmi to bless their home with wealth and success.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024
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This isn’t just a quirk of the market but a deliberate shift designed to align with the emotional, cultural and financial rhythms of the modern consumer.Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Despite looking for resources, El Salvador’s president announced that the national budget 2025 won’t include the issuance of new debt, so they may be prepared for not receiving new funds from the IMF.Javier Bastardo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Located in the Bywater neighborhood, the space’s upbeat vibe echoes the menu; think fresh seafood prepared in innovative ways; bass ceviche, vibrant green adobo shrimp, octopus with a walnut salsa negra, and fish tostadas alongside carne asada, arroz negro, costras, and sopes.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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The show was also intentional about embracing younger artists blazing new trails in the industry — from a medley with up-and-coming urban artists Eladio Carrión, Quevedo, Myke Towers, to a Spanglish performance by Joe Jonas and Ela Taubert, who is nominated for best new artist.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Be intentional with team connections and avoid the trap of transactional conversations.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The memoir, which is organized along various themes, is broadly chronological, but pivots around Liptrot’s memories on a whim.Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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These messages are organized by gender—what is expected of us as girls and women, or as boys and men.Melissa Petro, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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Indeed, neither Phillips nor Phoenix was sure about making a sequel, and for a time contemplated putting on a Broadway show instead, before ultimately committing to the movie.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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In practice, the Bureau of Land Management only approved Gemini after the bureau’s local staff contemplated rejecting the project.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Incorrectly labeled fish can undermine conscious consumers’ efforts to purchase responsibly.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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An emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency can reduce long-term operating costs while also appealing to environmentally conscious residents and businesses.Meyer Orbach, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Planned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planned. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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