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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
Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In his letter, Beyer argued that the planned structure, which will sit adjacent to Arlington Memorial Bridge, risks choking traffic for commuters entering the District from Virginia, particularly during rush hour and major public events.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026
Dozens of massive warehouses have already been built across the region, with more planned.
—Trevor Sochocki, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The planned retail price is $398.
—Shirl Leigh
may 26, New Atlas, 26 May 2026
Rolfo | Moment | Getty Images This summer, mega artist Harry Styles will take the stage at Madison Square Garden in New York City for an exclusive 30-show residency – his only planned stop in the country and a show that's garnered intense attention since its announcement.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 23 May 2026
One key objective SpaceX did not accomplish Friday was a planned restart of one of the ship’s Raptor engines in space.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2026
The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival has cancelled its planned parade and community breakfast, though the festival itself remains open.
—Sean Emery, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
The planned 9,000 square-foot store will be built from the ground up on an empty lot at La Marqueta.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 21 May 2026
Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 6 June 2026
The six-time NASCAR Cup Series champion owner had planned to have Kyle Busch by his side on the Saturday before the Cup race at Michigan International Speedway.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2026
Since the prom was planned quickly, holding the event at CTU headquarters provided ample parking and space for students to dance and eat an Italian dinner.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Everything had gone exactly as planned.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
There are 28 locations currently in or planned to open in California.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
The couple had originally planned to move in before Christmas, but the schedule was accelerated to get them in early.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Space Launch Delta 45 stated that anomaly would not affect other launches, and the SpaceX launch was the first of two planned on the day from Canaveral with a ULA Atlas V launch slated for later on the day.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Blue Origin also planned to use the rocket to launch landers to the moon for NASA, delivering payloads and astronauts to the surface.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Adjective
There is also a planned airport at Dhidhdhoo in the far north, which would make some of the country’s most remote atolls easier to reach.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In his letter, Beyer argued that the planned structure, which will sit adjacent to Arlington Memorial Bridge, risks choking traffic for commuters entering the District from Virginia, particularly during rush hour and major public events.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026
Dozens of massive warehouses have already been built across the region, with more planned.
—Trevor Sochocki, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The planned retail price is $398.
—Shirl Leigh
may 26, New Atlas, 26 May 2026
Rolfo | Moment | Getty Images This summer, mega artist Harry Styles will take the stage at Madison Square Garden in New York City for an exclusive 30-show residency – his only planned stop in the country and a show that's garnered intense attention since its announcement.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 23 May 2026
One key objective SpaceX did not accomplish Friday was a planned restart of one of the ship’s Raptor engines in space.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2026
The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival has cancelled its planned parade and community breakfast, though the festival itself remains open.
—Sean Emery, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
The planned 9,000 square-foot store will be built from the ground up on an empty lot at La Marqueta.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 21 May 2026
Verb
Hotels are also planned by the investors in surrounding areas in the Vjosa-Narta protected zone, which environmentalists say is rich with wildlife, including flamingo habitats.
—Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 6 June 2026
The six-time NASCAR Cup Series champion owner had planned to have Kyle Busch by his side on the Saturday before the Cup race at Michigan International Speedway.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2026
Since the prom was planned quickly, holding the event at CTU headquarters provided ample parking and space for students to dance and eat an Italian dinner.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Everything had gone exactly as planned.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
There are 28 locations currently in or planned to open in California.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
The couple had originally planned to move in before Christmas, but the schedule was accelerated to get them in early.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Space Launch Delta 45 stated that anomaly would not affect other launches, and the SpaceX launch was the first of two planned on the day from Canaveral with a ULA Atlas V launch slated for later on the day.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Blue Origin also planned to use the rocket to launch landers to the moon for NASA, delivering payloads and astronauts to the surface.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planned
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Portfolio Homes are a free selection of pre-designed and pre-approved, small scale home building plans the city is offering at no cost to a resident or developer.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2026
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With designed runs, Iamaleava can take the next leap of his career.—
Benjamin Royer,
Daily News,
18 Jan. 2026
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The ‘90s supermodel strutted down the runway at W South Beach for Sports Illustrated’s show, no doubt the most anticipated event of Miami Swim Week, which wrapped Sunday.—
Madeleine Marr
June 1,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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However, the anticipated state finals clash was not to be as Calabasas dropped the baton in the Southern Section finals and failed to advance.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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And in-room, a Thuoc Nam (traditional Southern Vietnamese herbal medicine) herbal bath or sleep tea prepared from folk remedies to finish the night off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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As Sacramento prepared for Election Day, voters had already begun Monday to return ballots at early voting and vote-by-mail ballot drop-off locations, such as the California Museum in downtown Sacramento.—
Velvet Wu
June 1,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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When Gary Vernon began riding mountain bikes in Arkansas almost 40 years ago, there was very little infrastructure intended for riders without deep experience—or a devil-may-care attitude.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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It is intended to help plans manage unnecessary or duplicative care.—
Eve Cunningham,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Smith said this was the result of deliberate strategy by the museum.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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Cargill dictated a slow, deliberate pace.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The expected arrival of El Niño in the next few months could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, just a year after the last one's conclusion, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned this week.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Idaho lawmakers took aim at Medicaid programs this year in an attempt to address an expected budget deficit.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Saturday’s protest was organized by groups such as San Jose Against War, the Democratic Socialists of America, Community Service Organization San Jose, and the Community Agency for Resources, Advocacy & Services.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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Whoever organized this screening was smart enough to keep the aftermath out of the paper.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Patients and the company had hoped the therapy could move into an FDA review based on existing evidence, a hope that was dashed Monday.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Planned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planned. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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