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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Much of his free-agent maneuvering over the past month was tailored to new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel’s game plan for 2026, based on the success McDaniel had with a quick and nimble attack during his four seasons as the Miami Dolphins’ head coach. Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026 The same game plan may be at work today. The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026 But an under-the-radar player getting hot can foil that game plan. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026 Vodnik’s game plan is to use Ohtani’s strength against him. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 2026.

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game plan

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