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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Highlighted in bright red text, and boxed by a red outline, was a game plan for attacking one of Becerra’s top rivals in the California governor’s race, billionaire hedge fund founder turned environmental activist Tom Steyer. Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 Cisternas advises making a game plan before stepping through the door. Jazmine A. Ortiz, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 The Stars are expected to follow the same game plan executed by the Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers; move into a new venue, and create new revenue by owning the surrounding properties, too. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026 Bayern’s game plan was an obvious one, with a 2-0 half-time lead, a man down and centre-backs very capable of defending their box — Kompany’s side ended the game with 32 clearances, their second-most in any Champions League match since 2018. Liam Tharme, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for game plan

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 May. 2026.

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game plan

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