ground plan

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Recent Examples of ground plan Another researcher, Stéphane Potier, tackled Ulrich von Ensingen’s early-15th-century ground plan of an octagonal tower at Strasbourg. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026 Room for Disagreement Faragasso, of the Institute for Science and International Security, argued a Special Operations ground plan would be far too dangerous and complex, making the option less likely for the US. — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 7 Mar. 2026 In this original usage, it was associated with concepts like designs, ground plans, and sketches—flat forms to be realized as physical structures. — Leo Kim, WIRED, 5 Sep. 2023 The possible dichotomy between ground plan and volumetric form has never been more apparent to me. — Martin Filler, The New York Review of Books, 22 May 2023 Clues were found in the remains of the buildings, ground plans, monuments, and plazas. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2023 The keep-it-in-the-ground plan would require billions of dollars in appropriations from Congress -- and the administration just recently lost a bid in Congress to spend $3 billion buying oil for the government’s strategic reserve. — Sheela Tobben, Bloomberg.com, 5 May 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground plan
Noun
  • Aquarius January 20 – February 18 A creative instinct may want more room than the current plan allows.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Garg claims Lewis falsely told the board that Garg supported the plan to rescind their equity grants and remove half the board.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Its 656 pages are packed with details about characters’ college-application aims, budgeting and investment strategies, and jewelry choices.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • This is where a strong cryptographic posture management strategy matters.
    — Evgeny Gervis, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • But there is a blueprint in the formats used by Bellator and Strikeforce, and Chou said Ki’s team had experience getting the regulations approved in California.
    — Oskar Garcia, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The Senate has no immediate plans to move on the budget blueprint to provide Iran war funding before the midterm elections.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine are also available, such as herbal medicine consultations and a pain management program.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The program is designed to feed participants into initiatives such as Goedam, BIFAN Fantastic School and Platform Busan, with support also available toward Cannes.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Third-year head coach Jeff Lebby has gotten the right mix of scheme and talent in Starkville and could be on the way to competing in the top half of the league.
    — PJ Green September 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Ramirez, 60, of Miami, pleaded guilty last year to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with the same scheme.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Residents will have a chance to weigh in Saturday during a community meeting for the downtown Lincoln master plan and its objective design and development standards.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Congratulations, Seminoles fans, part one of your master plan to return to the pantheon of college football has been completed.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Ground plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground%20plan. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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