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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Part of that game plan was sticking to the team’s DNA of sacrificing for each other, particularly on defense. Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026 Part of that is executing the defensive game plan. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026 Walz isn't changing his game plan against Alabama, which beat three AP Top 25 teams this season. ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026 The best coaches will set aside time to work on new drills, figure out lineups, game plan for future opponents, and many other things that go under the radar but can make-or-break a season. Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 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 30 Mar. 2026.

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game plan

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