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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The Cubs kept the game plan fairly simple for Peterson in his debut following a whirlwind couple of days after learning he had been traded Wednesday evening. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 The game plan in a modern Feeney game revolves around strategically placing the elders in the batting lineup to avoid having two quick strikeouts or slow runners on base. Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 For teams whose game plans depend on speed, relentless pressing or high-intensity transitions, excessive heat changes the game entirely. Carlos Roa, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2026 The same applies to your AI game plan. Imran Aftab, Forbes.com, 25 June 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 1 Jul. 2026.

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game plan

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