plural planners
1
: a person who plans something
a party planner
a careful planner
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: 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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Ljubljana is split by a river, and city planners mapped routes around the waterway’s banks.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 10 May 2026
But dying with a hefty HSA can pose tax problems for heirs — specifically, non-spouse heirs like children, grandchildren, friends and others, according to financial planners.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 9 May 2026
Duffy has said the system could help planners spot problems weeks in advance, smoothing schedules before delays begin to stack up.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Working as a financial planner, Schipper approached business owners and church members Connie and Larry Van Oosten about managing their money.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
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Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 10 May 2026
But dying with a hefty HSA can pose tax problems for heirs — specifically, non-spouse heirs like children, grandchildren, friends and others, according to financial planners.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 9 May 2026
Duffy has said the system could help planners spot problems weeks in advance, smoothing schedules before delays begin to stack up.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Working as a financial planner, Schipper approached business owners and church members Connie and Larry Van Oosten about managing their money.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
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“Planner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planner. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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