game plan

noun

Synonyms of game plannext
: a strategy for achieving an objective
game-plan intransitive verb

Examples of game plan in a Sentence

The governor is developing a game plan to lure businesses to the region. what's our game plan for touring the city?
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Denver’s game plan was to close out short and be the second to leave the ground. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026 The Nuggets set a franchise record with their 26th road victory and did so while executing their game plan for Jokic. ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026 Had a good game plan going into hit, me and Sal (catcher Salvador Perez). Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026 His athleticism/arm combination always has been exciting, and there are NFL offensive coordinators who could design a game plan around his strengths (and avoid his weaknesses). Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for game plan

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of game plan was in 1941

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“Game plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20plan. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

game plan

noun
: a strategy for achieving an end : game entry 1 sense 2a
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