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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Instead, the program appears to rely heavily on sensationalized accounts from secondary sources with no direct knowledge or relationship with him or his family.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
The ability to program photonic devices after fabrication could dramatically cut R&D and production costs, while improving manufacturing yields.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Indeed, Spain’s real estate landscape as a whole is evolving, especially with the end of the country’s golden visa program, which for years allowed foreigners to gain residency by investing in property.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Instead, the program appears to rely heavily on sensationalized accounts from secondary sources with no direct knowledge or relationship with him or his family.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
In addition, the pumps didn’t function correctly right out of the box; specialized endocrinologists had to help program the devices and make adjustments every few months.
—Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
The ability to program photonic devices after fabrication could dramatically cut R&D and production costs, while improving manufacturing yields.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
Noun
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Because of this, the call was made to release him from his deal ahead of schedule.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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In a show of support for the nontraditional schedule, 62% of voters granted the school board that power.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The lawsuit states that camp officials announced plans to reopen next summer even though the body of one camper, 8-year-old Cile Steward, remains missing.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Nov. 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But each has slightly different procedures for what customers should do when their flights are canceled.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Some suffer from infected wounds or complications of surgical procedures already performed in El Fasher amid desperate conditions with virtually no access to medical supplies and drugs.—
Guy Davies,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As part of a Home Instead ad campaign, the actor reprised his role as the movie's scheming protagonist, now all grown up.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Nov. 2025
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No Warriors were involved, but Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups — as well as Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier — was arrested and charged with scheming to rig underground poker games.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Chan added a majority of California counties require public comments when agenda items are heard.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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But Bacerra said this year, OCFA staff pulled the item off their November agendas, despite the board not traditionally holding meetings in December due to the difficulty in reaching a quorum during the holidays.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Or Cenote, the Yucatan Peninsula hole with a massive ramp above the hole that takes different strategies depending on the pin location.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Bond said the Hoosier Lottery would adopt the strategies other states employ, such as cross-promoting digital and retail tickets.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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If this trend continues, the GOP could see losses in the November 2026 midterms, thus affecting the balance of power in Congress and the party's ability to influence key policies and legislation.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Economists have forecast, for the most part, that a majority of the BOE’s nine-member monetary policy committee (MPC) will vote to keep its key interest rate, known as Bank Rate, unchanged at 4% at its November meeting.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Motorola designed the phone to feel familiar when closed and expansive when opened.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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They’re combined with a non-toxic, hypoallergenic down alternative filling, creating a plush and luxurious sleeping experience that’s designed for back, side, and stomach sleepers.—
Megan Schaltegger,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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