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as in strategies
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 goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
our plan is to finish up by next Friday
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as in designs
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 intends
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 plans
Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
In addition, Starbucks plans to bring back condiment bars, a move aimed at reducing barista workload.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Rasmussen plans to vote for Socialist Party candidate Claudia De la Cruz and her running mate, Karina Garcia.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Lan, 27, also plans to vote for Harris because of the vice president's plans to protect the environment.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Target plans to be the destination of choice for shoppers looking for Wicked merchandise this holiday season.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Netflix plans to stream two NFL games on Christmas Day, as the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers go head-to-head before the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
In addition, Starbucks plans to bring back condiment bars, a move aimed at reducing barista workload.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Rasmussen plans to vote for Socialist Party candidate Claudia De la Cruz and her running mate, Karina Garcia.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Lan, 27, also plans to vote for Harris because of the vice president's plans to protect the environment.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Target plans to be the destination of choice for shoppers looking for Wicked merchandise this holiday season.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plans
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Colleges can be expected to try a number of strategies to minimize their enrollment losses.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to those strategies, look for more colleges to tighten their financial belts in order bring expenses into line with what’s likely to be reduced revenue, particularly at those private institutions that depend heavily on tuition dollars to fund their operations.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The 100% by 2035 figure is in fact a mandate, but the percentage goals between now and then are a bit more complicated.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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For me, top goals are often big-picture initiatives that move the company forward, like improving a major product feature, overhauling a company-wide process or aligning the leadership team on key objectives.Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As is tradition, Helm intends for his eldest son Haleth (Benjamin Wainwright) to one day take his place on the throne.Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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The $72 million in payments is just the first round of refunds the FTC intends to dish out, according to Lina Khan, the regulatory agency’s chair.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Now more than a year into her term, Bullock leads a central bank that, thus far, has held out on cutting interest rates, placing her fiercely in the spotlight as the country prepares for a 2025 election with cost of living concerns top-of-mind for voters.Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Trap Of Luck The difference between luck and capability lies in how an organization prepares for and responds to problems.Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cockburn added that a tournament such as the World Cup could hold the power to bring about positive change, but only if the intentions are genuinely there to do so.Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.Steve Tengler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Deep learning and artificial intelligence continue to push our ideas of what’s possible, and expand the capabilities of digital systems housed on electronic hardware.John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Consuming ideas alone doesn’t produce growth.Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As currently configured, the settlement contemplates billions of dollars in payments to former, current and future athletes.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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As Denzel contemplates retirement, the Washington legacy is far from over.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Dec. 2024
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Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sustaining Legacy And Scaling Responsibly As a second-generation entrepreneur, one of my central objectives has been finding ways to uphold these values while adapting and growing in a changing market.Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Plans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plans. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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