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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also programme
as in to scheme
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Recent Examples of program
David Ingram, NBC news, 14 June 2025
Dave Castro, a former Navy SEAL who had programmed the Games since their inception, had big plans for the event going in.
—Calum Marsh, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025
Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
The Hope Florida program is intended to move Floridians off of government assistance, and the charity is supposed to give money to churches and local nonprofits that help those people.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
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Noun
There were no drivers to plead for mercy, and with crowds surrounding the vehicles, there was no escape path that didn’t include threatening pedestrians — something Waymo vehicles are programmed not to do.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 14 June 2025
Dave Castro, a former Navy SEAL who had programmed the Games since their inception, had big plans for the event going in.
—Calum Marsh, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025
Verb
In the same vein, the letter contained a request for Trump to authorize more legal guest workers through the expansion of the H-2A and H-2B visa programs.
—Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
The Hope Florida program is intended to move Floridians off of government assistance, and the charity is supposed to give money to churches and local nonprofits that help those people.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
Noun
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Next Thursday night in Paris, after the final show on the haute couture schedule has ended, an altogether different show will take place at the Louvre.—
Amy Verner,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Over the next several months, X Games will announce more Founder Athletes—presumably including female ones—as well as team names, season schedules, athlete drafts, and media partners.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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In a city where so many big plans have gone so badly for 30 years, San Diego residents shouldn’t just be wary when another bold proposal comes long — they should be terrified.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Faced with having to cut services for the first time in its history, the Milwaukee County Mental Health Board solidified a plan July 10 with the Finance Committee that spares three crucial service programs.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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And fortunately, red light therapy mingles well with any other cosmetic procedures and treatments on your docket.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Khloé Kardashian is taking a page out of sister Kylie Jenner's playbook and revealing every cosmetic procedure she's done over the years.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The finale's final moments bring viewers back to the Buckley fish house, where Belle finds scheming developer Wes Benson (Dave Annable) tied up and beaten to a pulp by Emmett.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
29 June 2025
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Linda Sun, the former aide to Gov. Hochul and ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo accused of working as a Chinese agent, also schemed to steer $35 million in state contracts to two PPE vendors run by a cousin and her husband at the height of the COVID pandemic, according to new court filings.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
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The preservative has been absent from the majority of flu vaccines for nearly two decades, but was on the agenda of a committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine policy.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
6 July 2025
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The Trump-Musk feud reignited in dramatic fashion late last month as Trump pushed Republicans in Congress to ram through his massive domestic agenda in the form of the One Big Beautiful Bill.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Brands must treat identity security as a central pillar of their enterprise strategy, not just a compliance requirement.—
Bojan Šimić,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Their creative vision and cultural insight align seamlessly with our global strategy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Modest stipends for service on regional boards recognize real time and effort spent advocating for funding and policies that benefit our city.—
Josh Levy,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Even critics who considered his policies cruel and racist – and there were many – admitted that behind the bluster there was the charm of a true believer.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Too many projects fail because the architects never designed a quantifiable hypothesis.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
5 July 2025
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The brush head is designed to clean hard-to-reach areas, helping to prevent gingivitis and cavities.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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