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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However, the plan does not address several costly tax cuts proposed by President Trump in his 2024 campaign, including tax-free tips, overtime, and Social Security benefits.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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In 2003, another Post managing editor, Steve Coll, proposed a plan to reconfigure the newsroom to adapt to the internet and use the paper’s name recognition to become more national in scope.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The policy includes procedures to address questions of eligibility.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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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
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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James Austin Johnson reprised his role as the president, who was visited by Stephen Miller (Mikey Day) and Marco Rubio (Marcello Hernández) while pushing forward his agenda.—
William Earl,
Variety,
4 May 2025
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And - and that's really the staff that allows the president to drive his agenda, that gets best analysis, best advice to the president and gets him multiple options.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 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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An ancient legal principle has become a key strategy of American children seeking to reduce the effects of climate change in the 21st century.—
Alexandra Klass,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The healthcare system is filled with bold promises and complicated policies.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Their exceedingly ambitious goal: to find compromise and a middle ground on one of the most contentious and insoluble issues of recent decades — and to bring some balance to a Trump policy that is almost wholly punitive in its nature and intent.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
Verb
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They’re designed to minimize the risk of electric shock by cutting off power when, for example, a hair dryer falls into a sink.—
Akielly Hu,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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The program is designed for string students of all ages and skill levels; participants will engage in daily instruction from directors of the Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestras, Arkansas Symphony String Academy teachers and other members of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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