1
as in schedule
a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play)
the program will tell us the scheduled order of musical numbers
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Relevance
2
as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
we need to come up with a program to deal with kids skipping school
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variants
also programme
as in to scheme
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Recent Examples of program
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Stabile detailed the program’s highlights and outlined Italy’s latest film industry support policies.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 June 2025
Saleen Martin, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Cinemax continues to program the multiplex channels MoreMax, ActionMax, 5 Star Max and Cinemáx.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 June 2025
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Noun
Trump's statement came as new explosions were heard in the Iranian capital and Vice President JD Vance suggested the U.S. military could get involved if Iran's clerical leadership refuses to give up its nuclear enrichment program.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Stabile detailed the program’s highlights and outlined Italy’s latest film industry support policies.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 June 2025
Verb
The software was improperly programmed, the car manufacturer said, causing the rearview camera to freeze, and in some cases, the camera won’t display at all.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Cinemax continues to program the multiplex channels MoreMax, ActionMax, 5 Star Max and Cinemáx.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
Noun
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This can lead to more opportunities, like flexible schedules, better projects, and greater confidence from your boss.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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What are your thoughts on the increasing street course races in the NASCAR schedule?—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Currently, Rejuvenate is only available in the Black Label Navigator and select Nautilus models, but there are plans to expand the feature to future vehicles.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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In this way, UNICEF advocates for governments to adopt a child-centric approach in their policies, plans and budgets.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Noun
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In the months ahead, Otis will need one final dental procedure to remove his remaining teeth.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The parliamentarian’s office is responsible for determining if the package adheres to the Byrd Rule, named after the late Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia, who was considered one of the masters of Senate procedure.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
Verb
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The teacher becomes a hapless victim in what appear to be highly improbable situations, orchestrated by a cartoonishly scheming Ritsuko to frame Seichii.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 June 2025
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Its guilelessness is the complete opposite of the conniving, scheming, unscrupulousness that now dominates political discourse among the legacy media, politicians, and even America-last artists like Springsteen.—
Armond White,
National Review,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The bill is the centerpiece of Trump’s domestic agenda.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
11 June 2025
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Texans deserve schools that serve all students, not political agendas.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
Noun
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The strategy has led to renovation of tennis grounds for several Masters 1000 events in Cincinnati, Madrid, Rome, Paris and Shanghai.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2025
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On TikTok, users say that the strategy can enhance mood, endurance, brain health, and more.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Frontier recently shifted its policies in favor of its passengers (when other lower-cost carriers were doing the opposite), to allow flight flexibility without the punitive fees—and free bags.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 June 2025
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Drafting in the modern era Recent changes to policies regarding Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) in college sports have had a profound effect on the draft, especially at the end of the first and the start of the second round.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Verb
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The capsule will be exhibited in a space designed by designer Linda Bergroth, will take place at 3DaysofDesign in Copenhagen on June 17 to June 21 at the Marimekko store on Pilestraede 29.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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Production designing the ornate bathroom was an adventure.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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