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
John Hudson, Arkansas Online, 24 Feb. 2026
Moving forward Through it all, Birdville basketball has become one of the premier programs in the Fort Worth area.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
If possible, use a smart plug or timer to program the grow light for the proper duration.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Taking out Iran's missile program would require hitting hundreds of targets across a country more than three times the size of Iraq.
—John Hudson, Arkansas Online, 24 Feb. 2026
Moving forward Through it all, Birdville basketball has become one of the premier programs in the Fort Worth area.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
Human operators can program AI to deceive.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
If possible, use a smart plug or timer to program the grow light for the proper duration.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
Noun
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All of the current Lakers realized that playing against the Boston Celtics on national television really was more than just one of 82 games on the schedule.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Beware of baby training Even though putting your baby on a schedule could make your life easier, those who subscribe to attachment parenting don’t always go this route.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Manuelito is worried that Chee will flip out if Leaphorn doesn't soon tell him his plans to exit the Navajo Tribal Police and put her in charge.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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The initial plan called for DHS personnel assigned to these programs to be redirected to assist the broader traveling public, as travelers braced for longer lines to clear security.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The episode delves into the confidential medical procedure to collect DNA and evidence and gives one of the most detailed depictions of the process for television.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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This is a common question because the terms rhinoplasty and septorhinoplasty sound similar but actually refer to different types of procedures.—
Carlos Wolf,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the Labour Party and beyond, the revelation that Mandelson was scheming with Epstein to try to soften one of his own government’s policies generated outrage.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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Providing additional comic and vocal support were Craig Colclough as the scheming Don Basilio, Tasha Hoduao Koontz as Bartolo’s disapproving maid Berta and Joseph Calzada as Fiorello.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Others showed their opposition by inviting guests who have been affected by his agenda.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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World powers pursue their own agenda in Ukraine.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, the strategy reflects a broader push to diversify beyond conventional lithium-ion platforms while improving safety, cost structure, and supply chain resilience.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Crucially, community-building was never conceived as a strategy.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Captures and killings of cartel leaders serve a strategic purpose of showing that something is being done, but the effectiveness of such policies in the long run is very limited.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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The union president said the closure recommendation overlooks the potential for an increase in the prison population as sentencing changes and local charging policies continue to evolve.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The food and drink As with most of the smaller Parisian hotels, all the food and drink action happens in the same place—the property’s entrance is designed to be a comfortable lounge, bar, and breakfast area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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The product is designed for use in retail and home service settings, with capabilities that include delivering items and providing companionship in household environments.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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