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as in plans
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
a statewide strategy to raise students' achievement test scores over the next three years
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as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something
you'll need a better strategy than just knocking on doors if you want to sell that many magazines
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Recent Examples of strategies
Colleges can be expected to try a number of strategies to minimize their enrollment losses.
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In addition to those strategies, look for more colleges to tighten their financial belts in order bring expenses into line with what’s likely to be reduced revenue, particularly at those private institutions that depend heavily on tuition dollars to fund their operations.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While strategies might change, your organization's fundamental values should remain consistent.
—Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Amazon has implemented effective cost management strategies, adopting a more measured hiring pace and enhancing operational efficiency.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Alternatively, personalized treatment strategies not only meet individual needs but also maximize the valuable window of time required for effective intervention.
—Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
But hospitals shouldn’t expect labor to improve without tweaking their recruitment strategies, industry analysts say.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
With the right strategies in place, nonprofits can reduce attrition rates, boost donor retention and ultimately increase the long-term success of their fundraising efforts, making a lasting impact on the world.
—Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
These insights can inform landlords’ strategies to adapt vacant space accordingly and market it more effectively to prospective tenants in the market.
—Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In addition to those strategies, look for more colleges to tighten their financial belts in order bring expenses into line with what’s likely to be reduced revenue, particularly at those private institutions that depend heavily on tuition dollars to fund their operations.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While strategies might change, your organization's fundamental values should remain consistent.
—Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Amazon has implemented effective cost management strategies, adopting a more measured hiring pace and enhancing operational efficiency.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Alternatively, personalized treatment strategies not only meet individual needs but also maximize the valuable window of time required for effective intervention.
—Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
But hospitals shouldn’t expect labor to improve without tweaking their recruitment strategies, industry analysts say.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
With the right strategies in place, nonprofits can reduce attrition rates, boost donor retention and ultimately increase the long-term success of their fundraising efforts, making a lasting impact on the world.
—Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
These insights can inform landlords’ strategies to adapt vacant space accordingly and market it more effectively to prospective tenants in the market.
—Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategies
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Ghost distilleries—closed or mothballed facilities brought back to life—carry historical appeal, scarcity and traditional methods that make their products desirable among collectors and investors alike.Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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After a difficult delivery, an infant dies and the father demands an inquiry into her methods.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Inch by inch, clever techniques are being devised to hone in on what a user wants.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, Galliano had invented a litany of new couture techniques for that seminal show.Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Just as voters question poll methodologies, clients want clarity about how feedback is gathered and used.Francois Botha, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Did that change the character of the wine made by old methodologies?John Mariani, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Inspired by the popular Instagram account that touts more than two million followers, HGTV’s Zillow Gone Wild features the characters who have embraced non-traditional homes with their distinctive décor and imaginative architecture and shares the inventive ways to market a distinctive property.Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Given that companies are actively searching for ways to improve their office offerings, having direct insight into how employees use current office spaces can inform landlords on how to help company leaders strategize methods for optimizing their space.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But this year, hospitals and health systems are seeing turnover of health professionals plummet.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Deep learning and artificial intelligence continue to push our ideas of what’s possible, and expand the capabilities of digital systems housed on electronic hardware.John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Strategies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategies. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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