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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Most nights, Arenas was the sole focus of opponents’ game plans. Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026 But there is no game plan that will work well enough to make this team the superior club. Sam Blum, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026 Between innings, Peralta and catcher Francisco Alvarez adjusted the game plan. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026 McDaniel’s game plan in Miami called for a quicker and more nimble offensive line. Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 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 11 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

game plan

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