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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Fourth-round wide receiver Jalen Royals wasn’t part of the offensive game plan, despite injuries to Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton. Sam McDowell December 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Dec. 2025 If your goal is to bring a gift that sparks immediate interest — and maybe a little friendly competition — consider this list your White Elephant game plan. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025 In other words, some flakes are a short-term fix, while others require a longer-term game plan. Allure, 18 Dec. 2025 McDaniel later blamed himself for not involving Darren Waller more in the game plan, especially after the tight end scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for game plan

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 23 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

game plan

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