schemed (out)

verb

Definition of schemed (out)next
past tense of scheme (out)
as in planned
to work out the details of (something) in advance the campaign operatives schemed out a plan for dealing with bombshells about the candidate's past indiscretions

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schemed (out)
  1. planned
  2. prepared
  3. organized
  4. arranged
  5. calculated
Verb
  • State lawmakers, who voted to place Proposition 5 on the ballot, had planned additionally to try to lower the threshold for approving special taxes at the local level from two-thirds to 55%.
    Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Despite cast interesting in continuing Obi-Wan Kenobi from Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen, no further seasons are planned.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of planned
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  • Vance and Walz were prepared by armies of political consultants and coaches far beyond the means of ordinary businesspeople.
    Jerry Weissman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Conduct thorough research to understand the implications, communicate clearly and transparently, and be prepared for diverse reactions.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of prepared
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  • The memoir, which is organized along various themes, is broadly chronological, but pivots around Liptrot’s memories on a whim.
    Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
  • These messages are organized by gender—what is expected of us as girls and women, or as boys and men.
    Melissa Petro, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of organized
Verb
  • In February, Owens arranged a dinner to introduce Lumumba, the mayor, to the developers.
    Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The flight was diverted to the Dominican Republic, and a return trip to Florida was arranged for passengers and crew members.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of arranged
Verb
  • Phelps calculated the area of the sky dish can observe.
    The Physics arXiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Ownership by corporate landlords, which CNN calculated by combining limited liability entities, real estate corporations and real estate investment trusts, stood at 16%.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of calculated
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