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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for programs
Noun
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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 -
To abate — or remove — asbestos from a home or room, there’s a long list of procedures workers must follow, including enclosing the area to make sure none of the fibers escape.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, there are very different actors coming together with very different agendas.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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While some researchers are concerned that AI will turn everyone into liberals, others are more worried that it will be used to radicalize people or further extremist agendas.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Secondly leaders will align talent strategies with flexible work policies.—
Jeanne Meister,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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His work is characterized by thorough research and a deep passion for gambling, including a keen interest in sports betting, online casinos, and poker strategies.—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Sued Illinois, Cook County and Chicago for their sanctuary policies.—
Justin Kaufmann,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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His policies also reduced crime.—
Tasha Tsiaperas,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While the area will open initially as open space, Parks and Recreation plans to solicit feedback, a process that will inform how officials develop the park further.—
Elliott Wenzler,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
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Following this trend, the University of Vermont plans to launch an undergraduate co-op program in fall 2025.—
Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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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The reason the two don't always sync—and sometime coincidentally do—is based on the two different calendars.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
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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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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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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“Programs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/programs. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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