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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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
Melissa Zukerman, Paramount’s chief communications officer, also was involved in the strategy sessions.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
One such strategy is the daisy-chain gene drive, in which the gene drive is divided into several genetic components that must be joined together to be functional.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
How to keep rats away Experts say there are strategies New Yorkers can use to keep rats at a distance.
—Elle McLogan, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The district could have invited the health secretary to any school in Austin ISD to showcase the food service program, because the strategy is district-wide, Mikolaycik said.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
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Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
One such strategy is the daisy-chain gene drive, in which the gene drive is divided into several genetic components that must be joined together to be functional.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
How to keep rats away Experts say there are strategies New Yorkers can use to keep rats at a distance.
—Elle McLogan, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The district could have invited the health secretary to any school in Austin ISD to showcase the food service program, because the strategy is district-wide, Mikolaycik said.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategy
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Two people familiar with the contents of the meetings said that Weiss has regularly asked during the network’s 9 am morning calls if staff can share the latest updates on Iran, and what the network’s plans for coverage are.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The statement added that embassy personnel were sheltering in place and advised American citizens to review their emergency security plans.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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The set has more than 500 perfect ratings at Amazon, and hundreds more have been buying it up every month as winter approaches.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 2026
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But Chelsea’s approach is extreme.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Lee Schrager, the force behind the two festivals, said the South Beach blueprint remains relevant today.—
J.M. Hirsch,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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There is still work to be done for McMillan and A&M this season, but Wednesday's game against the Razorbacks serves as a blueprint for what could be possible in Year 2 in Aggieland.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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Science Minister Chang Lih Kang said Monday that any radioactive waste generated within the next five years must be treated and neutralized by extracting thorium or other methods.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The attacks included suicide missions — a method that Hamas operatives had learned from Hezbollah trainers in Lebanon.—
Ron Kampeas,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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The latest strikes by the US and Israel came amid negotiations over that nuclear program that had been due to resume within days.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Both companies say their programs, known as large language models, aren’t a substitute for professional care and shouldn’t be used to diagnose medical conditions.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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As always, the caveats about Nielsen’s new ratings currency apply, as the introduction of the Big Data + Panel methodology and expanded out-of-home measurement makes comps with historical deliveries a bit dicey.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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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,
24 Feb. 2026
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Through these backdoor billing schemes, bad actors can bypass the screening process designed to prevent them from collecting reimbursements directly.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The indictment alleges that false and fraudulent records were provided as part of the scheme, and that none of the money was used for the intended purpose.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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To cope, Sesko practices box-breathing to calm himself, a technique involving four four-second phases of breathing in, holding your breath before exhaling, and then holding again.—
Ian Irving,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The technique applies to other situations as well.—
Vicki Glembocki,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Strategy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategy. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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