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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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
Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 2 May 2025
Deputies have provided more than 14,000 checks on about 600 properties that have opted into the program.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 24 Apr. 2025
After two decades of programming the notorious DJ hub, the Flemming brothers say the only thing that’s changed is the scale and the stakes (and also the lack of orange slices).
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Noun
By late morning more than 1,100 people have reported issues with the program, according to Downdetector, a real-time online platform that monitors and reports outages and service disruptions for websites, mobile apps, internet providers and other digital services.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 2 May 2025
Deputies have provided more than 14,000 checks on about 600 properties that have opted into the program.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Verb
There's a Do Not Disturb key and the ability to program the function row key with Apple's apps like Final Cut Pro, Keynote, Photos, Safari, and more, using the Logi Options+ app—in addition to other Mac-specific shortcuts.
—Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 24 Apr. 2025
After two decades of programming the notorious DJ hub, the Flemming brothers say the only thing that’s changed is the scale and the stakes (and also the lack of orange slices).
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
Noun
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Trips and experiences can be booked for dates that better suit Mom’s schedule and make a lasting impression beyond May 11th.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Remember that not everyone knows your schedule or follows the same one.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The up arrows first turned down in February when Trump and his administration rolled out tariff plans for Mexico and Canada.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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His limited cell plan meant not all the messages were coming through.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Virginia Tech: Starter Kyron Drones underwent an undisclosed medical procedure that kept him out for the latter part of spring practice.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The policy includes procedures to address questions of eligibility.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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The imperialists never stop scheming against China.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Brick arrived at the hospital where Sonny was being treated just in time to save the mob boss' life, as an assassin posing as a nurse was scheming to take him out.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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During his papacy, Francis successfully used that authority to shift the global political agenda on important issues of social and economic justice—as well as climate change.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Similar to starting emails with the recipient’s name, starting by putting the other person’s needs before your own agenda moves the focus of the meeting from the content to the individual.—
Jay Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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In a memo, the agency called for strategies to improve access to the medications in countries that are low- and middle-income, Reuters summarized.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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One day later, the NCAA revised its gender eligibility policy to restrict participation in the women's category to only biological females.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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At the Great Place to Work For All Summit, a leadership event in Las Vegas, CEO Anthony Capuano recalled the debate over whether Marriott should make changes to its DEI policies.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Verb
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For The 1st Time — At Lower Prices The second part of good espresso extraction, the pressure, is also intelligently designed.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Fox News Digital understands that As Ever, which is supposed to be an extension of Meghan’s past lifestyle blog The Tig, will not be designing clothing.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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