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as in preparing
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 intending
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 planning
The share of businesses planning to hire more workers increased by 3 points to 18%, the highest in a year.
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Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Automakers have invested or are planning to invest hundreds of billions of dollars globally to build a thriving EV market, according to industry consultant AlixPartners, but so far most are losing money.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Known as a day for scoring discounts on flights, cruises, and hotels, the date has quickly become a favorite for travelers planning their next trip.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Republicans are planning to use reconciliation, a budgetary process that allows majority passage in Congress, essentially along party lines, without the threat of a filibuster in the Senate that can stall out a bill’s advance unless 60 of the 100 senators agree.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Automakers have invested or are planning to invest hundreds of billions of dollars globally to build a thriving EV market, according to industry consultant AlixPartners, but so far most are losing money.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Known as a day for scoring discounts on flights, cruises, and hotels, the date has quickly become a favorite for travelers planning their next trip.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Republicans are planning to use reconciliation, a budgetary process that allows majority passage in Congress, essentially along party lines, without the threat of a filibuster in the Senate that can stall out a bill’s advance unless 60 of the 100 senators agree.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for planning
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Bowles said Monday morning the Bucs remain focused on the task at hand, and that’s preparing for this week’s game against the Panthers at Raymond James Stadium while keeping an eye on the Sunday night game, in which the Falcons visit the Commanders.Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Bulldogs also face questions at quarterback, with backup Gunner Stockton preparing to start as Carson Beck recovers from an elbow injury.Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Networking is specifically about connecting with people in the same line of work—or inside and outside your industry—intending to build lasting relationships.Sanjay Sehgal, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Last summer, Taiwanese officials from the National Development Council announced the visa intending to attract and retain foreign digital professionals to boost Taiwan's tourism and economy, according to the local media outlet Taipei Times.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, 61% of medical students are contemplating careers outside clinical practice, viewing medical school as a stepping stone to other fields in healthcare.Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Over five million Syrians have been displaced abroad over the last 13 years, and many of them are now contemplating a return home.Karam Shaar, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024
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The union has mainly focused on organizing delivery drivers, which the company says are not its workers because they are directly employed by contractors Amazon recruited to handle package deliveries.CBS News, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Wave of union efforts following COVID-19 Both Amazon and Starbucks saw a wave of organizing efforts following the COVID-19 pandemic.CBS News, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Automate savings, where possible Automated changes, like increasing workplace 401(k) plan contributions, setting up direct deposits from paychecks into dedicated savings accounts, and arranging for monthly transfers into an IRA and/or 529 college savings accounts all add up quickly, McBride said.Cora Lewis and Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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Though best known as a guitarist and vocalist, Wayne’s contributions extended to multiple instruments, arranging, and songwriting.Darryn King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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When calculating on-time performance, Cirium tracks more than 35 million flights globally per year and uses a complex methodology that factors in delays and cancellations as well as passenger volume.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Still, calculating what beneficiaries are owned may not be simple or quick.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Cardinale expressed concern that many will be looking to exploit any potential flaws in the prosecution's case.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Soto is looking at various avenues to help youth baseball players.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Nobody inside the Minnesota Wild locker room was trying to insult anybody’s intelligence by claiming a 1-goal win Monday night over the worst team in the NHL completely cured their recent ills.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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And that might also be scaring some people off about trying to release a brand-new holiday movie, not based on a piece of IP at this time of year.Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Planning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planning. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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