Thesaurus results for PLANNING

planning

verb

Definition of planning next

present participle of plan

as in preparing

to work out the details of (something) in advance we planned the school dance down to the smallest detail

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Relevance

as in intending

to have in mind as a purpose or goal I plan to have a party for my birthday, even if I have to throw it myself

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of planning Lipa and Turner are reportedly planning to host a second, larger celebration in Sicily this weekend. —

Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026 The 54-year-old is planning on attending Qatar’s games at this summer’s World Cup. —

Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026 Easy Mode lets users work through the creative process, from planning out videos through storyboarding to producing the finished product. —

Corbin Bolies, Variety, 2 June 2026 Bank of America’s summer survey found that 77% of Americans are planning to travel this summer, up from 74% last year and 72% in 2024. —

Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for planning

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Verb

Police officers and members of the local hunting association are now patrolling the city and preparing to capture the bear, or bears, on the loose.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
As visitors from abroad start to arrive, San Jose officials are busy preparing for dozens of events and watch parties to complement the six upcoming matches that will take place at Levi’s Stadium.

— Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 8 June 2026