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as in scheme
a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends
the Secret Service uncovered just in time a plot to assassinate the President
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as in property
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development
subdivided the old farm into plots for tract houses
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as in to scheme
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
mobsters were caught plotting to take over the company
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Recent Examples of plot
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The last film ends with a massive cliffhanger where the fates of several key characters are not disclosed so as of now plot details and returning cast are unknown at this time.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Shane Dillon is plotting out a career in politics.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Following season 2's dramatic ending, which unveiled part of a plot to steal the presidency, Basso agrees to be Catherine's mole.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The last film ends with a massive cliffhanger where the fates of several key characters are not disclosed so as of now plot details and returning cast are unknown at this time.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Mandelbrot set became prominent in the mid 1980s as personal computers became powerful enough to plot and display it.
—Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Shane Dillon is plotting out a career in politics.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plot
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Monica Cannon-Grant, 44, pleaded guilty in September 2025 to 18 of 27 counts, including wire fraud, mail fraud and failing to file tax returns related to a scheme in which Cannon-Grant and her late husband, Clark Grant, pocketed thousands of dollars in donations to their nonprofit.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit alleges that pharmacy benefit managers and insulin manufacturers created and participated in a pricing scheme that led to an increase in the price of insulin and increased profits.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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That shooting prowess carried over into Friday night’s game, as Grand Canyon began the game shooting 10-for-13 from the field, including a perfect 5-for-5 start from beyond the arc.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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While this idea sparked an entire field of research, experiments were long limited by the difficulty of controlling and measuring objects just a nanometer across.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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With radiation detectors lining the insides of those tanks, the properties of the incoming particles can be reconstructed.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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Another alleged member of the Latin Kings was charged in federal court in the District of Minnesota this month with being a felon in possession of a firearm and theft of government property after breaking into an FBI vehicle and stealing a rifle.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the famous spaceships, X-Wing and TIE Fighter also brought compelling stories set in the Star Wars universe, alongside technical advancements like fully 3D graphics in place of the bitmap sprites of previous titles.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Ludwig wrote in an Instagram story sharing the news on Thursday.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors charged Lemon with conspiracy to deprive rights and a FACE Act violation stemming from his involvement in an anti-ICE protest that disrupted church services in Minnesota.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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So far, Becerra’s former chief of staff Sean McCluskie and Sacramento lobbyist Greg Campbell have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire and bank fraud.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
1 Feb. 2026
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Some symptoms of a urinary tract infection include frequent and painful urination, back or pelvic pain and urine that looks red, bright pink or cola-colored, according to Mayo Clinic.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Fewer than 1,000 people living within the six census tracts that make up the neighborhood own their homes.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Workers are attacking the project by ground and air.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Instead, this brand uses a blend of cassava and coconut flour, plus ground chia seeds to make these grain-free chips.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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Shorenstein bought the 6001 and 6201 America Center buildings in 2021, paying $235 million for the 30-acre site, which also includes a development parcel.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The 15 acres are part of three parcels that make up the course.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Plot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plot. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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