1
as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
a statewide strategy to raise students' achievement test scores over the next three years
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2
as in approach
the means or procedure for doing something
you'll need a better strategy than just knocking on doors if you want to sell that many magazines
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Recent Examples of strategy
Ferrari’s reputation for innovative design and technology prowess works hand-in-hand with a strategy of maintaining very tight supply to elevate the mystique the company enjoys.
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Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
In an exclusive interview last month, Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves told The Charlotte Observer that said Charlotte is part of the airline’s long-term network strategy.
—Chase Jordan
october 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
Following the successful Yale collection, collaborations will remain a key part of Les Deux’s growth strategy.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Amanda, how did that strategy evolve?
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
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Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
In an exclusive interview last month, Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves told The Charlotte Observer that said Charlotte is part of the airline’s long-term network strategy.
—Chase Jordan
october 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
Following the successful Yale collection, collaborations will remain a key part of Les Deux’s growth strategy.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Amanda, how did that strategy evolve?
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategy
Noun
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The Department of Agriculture's funding lapse plan was later removed from the agency's website.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Oct. 2025
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The five cities are believed to be the first of more to come across ICE's 24 field offices nationwide, according to officials familiar with the plans.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And that remains their main source of concern — that the challenge of adapting to a third different manager and a third approach (albeit one similar in style to Nuno) might prove to be too much.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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This approach can reduce the overhead coordination of traditional innovation processes while maximizing the probability of generating top-tier ideas from the start.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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The group is building the first facility in Ottawa and plans to replicate the blueprint in cities throughout Canada.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Roan’s approach has changed the blueprint for tour-look development, marking a stark departure from the standard pop-star playbook followed by the likes of Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Madonna, who generally have one wardrobe for the entirety of their tour.—
Katie Weisman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s one specific method that homeowners or stagers tend to use involving vanilla that is best to avoid, Eichstadt told the outlet.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Scientists have developed a new method that removes toxic pollutants from wastewater.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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Lea has built a culture of belief while competing against programs with more resources.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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DePriest won a full drama scholarship to the University of Oklahoma and after college acted on stages in Dallas and hosted two local TV shows, Ladies First and Maggie and Her Friends, a kids program with puppets.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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To learn more about our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Oct. 2025
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See more details on ABC News' survey methodology here.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the below example, against Real Oviedo’s zonal scheme protecting the six-yard box, three players run away from goal and one to the near-post to attack Marcus Rashford’s outswinger, resulting in Araujo scoring.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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All of that has left the Heat seeking answers in the immediate aftermath of Rozier’s Thursday arrest stemming from his alleged involvement in a sports betting scheme.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Given the ubiquity of stories and humanity’s vulnerability to them, citizens today would be wise to practice the skills of literary analysis, the very techniques routinely derided and devalued in a world committed to technology and tribalism.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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At the end of the day, that is what makes this show so special, rather than just another dance show, is because there’s an actual technique book based off of these dances that you guys are watching the couples dance.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Strategy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategy. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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