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as in schemes
a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends
the Secret Service uncovered just in time a plot to assassinate the President
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as in properties
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development
subdivided the old farm into plots for tract houses
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as in plans
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
mobsters were caught plotting to take over the company
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Recent Examples of plots
ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
The roster includes several farmed by Robert Biale Vineyards, which produces seven vineyard-designate Zinfandels, a Barbera, and a Petite Sirah from Napa Valley plots planted between 1905 and the 1960s, more than half of which are home to vines dating back over 100 years.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
Eye-rolling over Gorka’s bombast has given way to anxiety about the administration’s preparedness to identify and stop major plots.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 21 Apr. 2026
The plots of these shows usually center on a murder, which occurs not so much to end a human life as to inconvenience our star, who must postpone a brunch or a media event to conceal an inconvenient corpse.
—Libby Gelman-Waxner, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
Some plots are protected from deer browsing, while others are left exposed.
—John Parker, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
National security officials have long argued that the law is vital for disrupting terrorist plots, foreign espionage, international drug trafficking and cyber intrusions.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The neighborhood developed after William MacDonald began buying plots of land and selling them to Black families.
—Samuel O’Neal 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
And every character seems dangerously teetering on a knife’s edge of something unredeemable, a hallmark of Ellroy’s hyperventilating plots.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Robert Pattinson also enters the franchise as the villain Scytale, who plots to end Paul's rule over the universe.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Alexandre Dumas’s novel of identity and revenge gets a big-budget remake with Sam Claflin starring as Edmond Dantès, a sailor wrongly imprisoned in an island fortress who, after his escape and subsequent treasure finding, plots his vengeance.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
As Helen plots revenge and Madeline clings to her rapidly fading star, their world is suddenly turned upside down by Viola Van Horn, a mysterious woman with a secret that's to die for.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
In 1893, Scottish-Canadian author, Robert Barr, wrote a short story about an unhappy married couple that was vacationing in the Swiss Alps when the husband plots to push his wife off of a cliff.
—Mary Beth Skylis, Outside, 26 Feb. 2026
Various accusations were leveled against the owners of both groups during the course of the hearing, with two operators of Cesar Rainey Street being implicated in drug trafficking and arson plots separately.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
As Helen plots revenge and Madeline clings to her rapidly fading star, their world is suddenly turned upside down by Viola Van Horn, a mysterious woman with a secret that’s to die for.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Goldman Sachs here plots the relative valuation of asset-light over asset-heavy companies, compressing toward zero.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
Amid that frenzy, Gala Games sold the initial allotment of 4,661 NFT plots of Legacy land within days of first putting them up for public sale.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
The roster includes several farmed by Robert Biale Vineyards, which produces seven vineyard-designate Zinfandels, a Barbera, and a Petite Sirah from Napa Valley plots planted between 1905 and the 1960s, more than half of which are home to vines dating back over 100 years.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
Eye-rolling over Gorka’s bombast has given way to anxiety about the administration’s preparedness to identify and stop major plots.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 21 Apr. 2026
The plots of these shows usually center on a murder, which occurs not so much to end a human life as to inconvenience our star, who must postpone a brunch or a media event to conceal an inconvenient corpse.
—Libby Gelman-Waxner, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
Some plots are protected from deer browsing, while others are left exposed.
—John Parker, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
National security officials have long argued that the law is vital for disrupting terrorist plots, foreign espionage, international drug trafficking and cyber intrusions.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The neighborhood developed after William MacDonald began buying plots of land and selling them to Black families.
—Samuel O’Neal 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
And every character seems dangerously teetering on a knife’s edge of something unredeemable, a hallmark of Ellroy’s hyperventilating plots.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
In Part 2 the factional fighting at court is increased rather than lessened by the arrival of Margaret of Anjou, the new queen, who—together with her lover, the duke of Suffolk—plots against Humphrey, duke of Gloucester, and his ambitious duchess, Eleanor.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Robert Pattinson also enters the franchise as the villain Scytale, who plots to end Paul's rule over the universe.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Alexandre Dumas’s novel of identity and revenge gets a big-budget remake with Sam Claflin starring as Edmond Dantès, a sailor wrongly imprisoned in an island fortress who, after his escape and subsequent treasure finding, plots his vengeance.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
As Helen plots revenge and Madeline clings to her rapidly fading star, their world is suddenly turned upside down by Viola Van Horn, a mysterious woman with a secret that's to die for.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
In 1893, Scottish-Canadian author, Robert Barr, wrote a short story about an unhappy married couple that was vacationing in the Swiss Alps when the husband plots to push his wife off of a cliff.
—Mary Beth Skylis, Outside, 26 Feb. 2026
Various accusations were leveled against the owners of both groups during the course of the hearing, with two operators of Cesar Rainey Street being implicated in drug trafficking and arson plots separately.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
As Helen plots revenge and Madeline clings to her rapidly fading star, their world is suddenly turned upside down by Viola Van Horn, a mysterious woman with a secret that’s to die for.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Goldman Sachs here plots the relative valuation of asset-light over asset-heavy companies, compressing toward zero.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plots
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With one year left and her throne on the line, Queen Mo — who is 39 — and her raven sidekick JoJo hatch increasingly desperate schemes.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Vrabel is truly an expert in NFL defensive schemes AND finding the way to a woman's heart.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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But because of seeing the phone on the surveillance video, police got a warrant to search Google's location data for all phones within about one-and-a-half football fields of the bank during the half-hour on either side of the robbery.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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California’s fertile farm fields once enticed thousands of Dust Bowl refugees fleeing along Route 66 during the Great Depression.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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He was reportedly apprehended at one of his family’s many properties in the city, no manhunt necessary.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Stepping onto the properties, you’ll be greeted by your own team of concierges and private butlers that can cater to all your needs.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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Some of the original board members are still involved with the museum, but hundreds more joined the effort, some volunteering, others donating surf boards and memorabilia, and many sharing their stories, including famous surfers from Eddie Aikau, Nat Young, Greg Noll and Donald Takayama.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process, and do not review stories before publication.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The operation primarily centered around false and often bizarre claims about grand conspiracies and government wrongdoing.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
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That’s what puts us in the bad position of believing in conspiracies.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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More recently, the explosion of aritificial intelligence infrastructure investment has compelled developers of data centers to seek out vast tracts of land.—
Joshua Vadeboncoeur,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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Most notably, Point Loma Heights and Azure Vista-adjacent Sunset Cliffs and Riviera Villas were large tracts with good-size lots, wide streets, alleys, smooth sidewalks and all utilities.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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As the Moon moves through your 10th House of Visibility, your actions speak louder than your intentions.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Avdija took exception to Castle’s actions and shoved him.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the century-plus since its grounds were largely closed to the public, dozens of events are evidence that even the White House complex is not impervious to intrusion.—
Meg Kinnard,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The construction of the $400-million ballroom on the White House grounds has come under searing scrutiny.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Plots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plots. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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