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 2-0 victory was a lesson in executing an overall game plan and delivering in each facet. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026 Putting together a game plan to halt the lengthy losing streak to the Philadelphia 76ers wasn’t the only thing at the forefront of Charles Lee’s mind over the weekend. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026 But don’t expect the Broncos to enter Sunday’s contest with the game plan to throw the ball 40 times. Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026 McVay was asked at midweek if this had anything to do with changes in the game plan over the last two games. Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

game plan

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