1
as in schedule
a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play)
the program will tell us the scheduled order of musical numbers
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2
as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
we need to come up with a program to deal with kids skipping school
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variants
also programme
as in to scheme
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Recent Examples of program
Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The law also expands Pell Grant eligibility to students enrolled in shorter-term workforce training programs.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
The company’s massive collections of individual data and market-lapping algorithms means the company didn’t need to program to tastes, never mind build an audience.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
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Noun
In May, federal officials announced a new Medicare pilot program that could slash out-of-pocket costs for eligible Medicare recipients to as little as $50 a month — a major shift for GLP-1 medications that can cost more than $1,000 monthly without insurance.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The law also expands Pell Grant eligibility to students enrolled in shorter-term workforce training programs.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Verb
By recording and tracking Scooter's performance, the team was able to build and program a figure that looks, moves, and emotes exactly like Scooter should.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
The company’s massive collections of individual data and market-lapping algorithms means the company didn’t need to program to tastes, never mind build an audience.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
Noun
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The schedule will be announced on Sunday afternoon.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Several of those passengers posted photos or videos of them on board the flight or in the airport, with timestamps that match the flight's actual schedule.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
31 May 2026
Noun
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On land Vincent has also set up a solar panel above the beachside bar, with plans to add more to the staff quarters in order to reduce the island’s reliance on generators.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The summer after eighth grade, both Celi and Elio have tech-centric plans (making content for social media in Celi’s case, gaming in Elio’s), but those plans are upended when their families separately crack down on screen time and send both kids to Mexico to experience life in the analog world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Tigers ace Tarik Skubal returned to throwing barely a week after having the procedure and threw a simulated game 20 days after the surgery.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The Environmental Protection Agency’s Risk Management Program, or RMP, is the main federal program designed to prevent hazardous chemical incidents and spell out emergency procedures.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Spaeny and Melton were cast as Ashley and Austin, a Gen-Z couple working at a Montecito country club, dreaming and scheming toward upward mobility, a good 18 months before filming began in early 2025.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Supposedly, then, Alamo’s crew does know something is up with Rue and is scheming to keep her in check.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
18 May 2026
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Pete Geren, the president of Fort Worth’s school board, explained that because Monday’s meeting was a special meeting, public comment had to address items listed on the agenda.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Moving forward with its all-electric agenda, however, is Ferrari.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
2 June 2026
Noun
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No matter the motivation or trading strategy, going short is a bet that a stock will decline in price.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In general, Stearns’ strategy is a wise one.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Read more on our AI policy here.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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On Monday, one of those policies suffered a blow when a court ruled that the military illegally banned transgender troops.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The Oatleys hired Australian architect Chris Beckingham to design spaces that let the scenery speak for itself.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The 'Check My Unclaimed Inheritance' button is the trap This is likely a phishing link designed to collect personal data.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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