plural planners
1
: a person who plans something
a party planner
a careful planner
often
: one whose job is to create a comprehensive or systematic plan or design within a particular field or for a particular project
We talked to our financial planner about how to save enough money for retirement.
… the thrust of the book is not location theory or regional economic development, but rather the nuts and bolts of concern to government planners and local chambers of commerce. —
Edward Malecki
Edward Malecki While most planners agree that there is enough water in Arizona to support the people currently living there, the allocation and use of water in the Phoenix area is a vital issue for residents … —Charles Sargent
Charles Sargent 2
: something (such as a device, program, or notebook) that provides a schedule and is used for planning activities, travels, etc.
an online trip planner
a monthly/daily planner
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Meanwhile, city planners, such as Austin architect Chris Gannon, are hoping to balance out the population boom from incoming Californians with rising home costs for in-state residents.
—Lindsay Kornick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
The Navy has increasingly emphasized the need for a larger and more distributed fleet, particularly as military planners focus on the possibility of high-end maritime conflicts in regions such as the Indo-Pacific.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Saving more for retirement is a way to reward your future self, financial planners say.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Consult a financial planner to align your budget, goals, and risk tolerance.
—Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Lindsay Kornick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
The Navy has increasingly emphasized the need for a larger and more distributed fleet, particularly as military planners focus on the possibility of high-end maritime conflicts in regions such as the Indo-Pacific.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Saving more for retirement is a way to reward your future self, financial planners say.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Consult a financial planner to align your budget, goals, and risk tolerance.
—Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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“Planner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planner. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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