1
as in schedules
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 plans
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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3
as in procedures
a way of acting or proceeding
recommends a program of regular dental checkups
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variants
also programmes
as in schemes
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for programs
Noun
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Instead, an airline's own maintenance procedures, pilot error, or any number of external factors like weather or bird strikes are usually the more direct cause.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025 -
Penguin Random House Canada commits to ensure operational policies and procedures are developed under the AODA standards and compliance requirements.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The creation of large, displaced communities, of stateless and vulnerable populations from across Latin America, presents both a risk and an opportunity on two of the most important agendas of the new administration.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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After all, the logic goes, how can European states with pro-environmental agendas look away when a literal war of environmental destruction is being waged on their doorstep?—
David Vetter,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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As reported, the German e-commerce giant aims to seize 15 percent of Europe’s 450 billion euro fashion market by tweaking its B2B and B2C strategies.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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Applying this challenge in everyday decision-making can lead to more robust strategies and solutions.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But his policies have inflicted widespread hardship.—
Saif Hasnat Atul Loke,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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Insurers can use their unique insights into risk to shape effective policies, including stronger building codes, floodplain management, and cutting carbon pollution, all of which prevent or reduce losses from extreme weather events.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Salesforce, another investor, plans to use first-party data and AI to make the shopping experience even more personalized.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Biden administration recently reopened the ICR and PAYE plans to give people more options to pursue loan forgiveness, but the facts on the ground pose a significant barrier for many borrowers.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Daily activity and experience calendars are provided so guests can learn about resort happenings and enjoy and participate in them at leisure.—
Sierra Redmond,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Dec. 2024
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Not in Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Columbus Columbus' city website, Akron's city website, Canton's government website, and Cincinnati's government web page all provide trash and recycling calendars showing Christmas Day as a holiday.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
The Enquirer,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Students will conduct research and real-world applications using state-of-the-art cybersecurity testbeds, gaining experience and expertise in artificial intelligence, network security, and cyber-physical systems.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Students will also conduct research on hardware, software, cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things devices and large-scale networks.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The deal to host the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia is finalized, with an official announcement expected soon, possibly during Monday's Raw Netflix premiere, which promises to bring in a huge international audience.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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As 2025 begins, the slate of January releases promises a strong start to the year.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Programs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/programs. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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