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
Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
Humans essentially have the ability to program their own brain in a way that will dramatically shape future choices and outcomes.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 31 July 2025
Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
Prior to the court hearing, Raiza Guevara, a program coordinator in the Office of Life and Justice for the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City — St. Joseph, said a prayer on on Diaz Inestroza’s behalf and for the judge to make a sound decision.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Not constantly, but programmed so that a woof or two is heard every few minutes.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
Humans essentially have the ability to program their own brain in a way that will dramatically shape future choices and outcomes.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 31 July 2025
Verb
The program continues evolving under Clunie’s leadership.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
Prior to the court hearing, Raiza Guevara, a program coordinator in the Office of Life and Justice for the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City — St. Joseph, said a prayer on on Diaz Inestroza’s behalf and for the judge to make a sound decision.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
Noun
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Check the top 2 inches of soil for moisture to determine when to water rather than sticking to a schedule.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Staffing costs also add up for the providers who can afford to hire additional staff to support lead teachers and allow for staggering schedules.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The company is seeking site plan and architectural approval from the city’s Planning and Architectural Review Commission, which will discuss the proposal at its Aug. 5 meeting.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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After the Iranian parliament floated a plan to shut down the Strait of Hormuz in June following U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, China spoke out against closing the critical oil transit route.—
Didi Tang,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After the mother was reported missing, her home and the immediate surrounding area were searched as part of standard procedure, Commander Rick Krakow of the Naperville Police Department tells PEOPLE.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Each task can be labor-intensive if done manually and will require clear policies, procedures and allocation of responsibilities.—
Madhu Nadig,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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However, the 2023 trial overseen by US District Judge James Donato revealed a pattern of scheming on Google's part to prevent the distribution of alternative app stores on Android phones.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
31 July 2025
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Meanwhile, a woman named Violet (Sharp Objects’ Eliza Scanlen, all grown up) schemes her way into a job as one of England’s first female police officers.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 July 2025
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As the Free Press reported in June, Farley and Ford's executive leadership team went to China earlier this year with an agenda: to study every aspect of how Chinese auto companies operate, then apply those lessons across Ford in its other markets.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Leading Through Innovation Although DPP isn’t on the U.S. legislative agenda yet, some momentum is building toward enabling technologies and policies that support product transparency and circularity, as well as supply chain resilience and long-term competitiveness.—
Megan Brewster,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Pierce Crosby, managing partner of strategy consulting firm Merchant Seven, spoke to these developments.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Bugg will be responsible for overseeing the global communication strategies of the group and its brands, comprising Prada, Miu Miu, Church’s and Car Shoe.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
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Temasek’s investments in carbon-credit companies, combined with government policy to facilitate it, have proved critical in turning Singapore into a carbon-credit hub—certainly the most important in the region and perhaps the world.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
5 Aug. 2025
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The legislative session from January to June of this year was the most successful one yet for pro-housing policies.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Legacy bot controls like robots.txt were designed for a different era.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Scheidel said the development is designed for young, working-class people looking for a chance to buy their first home.—
Staff report,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 14 Aug. 2025.
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