1
as in schedules
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 plans
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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3
as in procedures
a way of acting or proceeding
recommends a program of regular dental checkups
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variants
also programmes
as in schemes
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Recent Examples of programs
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
House Republican lawmakers concluded that Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison were aware of billions in widespread fraud in the state’s social service programs, lied about their knowledge of fraud and retaliated against employees who tried to report it.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The fund provides grants for nonprofit programs and community projects for the benefit of Solana Beach, its residents, businesses, and supporters.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
But others dispute that assessment given the number of years the country has spent on its nuclear and missile programs.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Saturday’s strike came days after an Israeli airstrike on an apartment in central Beirut killed Mohammed Sherri, the head of political programs at Al Manar, along with his wife.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
At the same time, limited public disclosure highlights the sensitivity of hypersonic programs.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
New programs, expanding their programs.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
The educational programs feeding the growth sectors are, if anything, becoming more female over time.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Some programs have built their identity on hard coaching or amassing the most talent possible, and while Campbell isn’t soft on his players, he’s opted to create a culture of joy that’s led to TCU signing Van Lith and Miles.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
House Republican lawmakers concluded that Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison were aware of billions in widespread fraud in the state’s social service programs, lied about their knowledge of fraud and retaliated against employees who tried to report it.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The fund provides grants for nonprofit programs and community projects for the benefit of Solana Beach, its residents, businesses, and supporters.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
But others dispute that assessment given the number of years the country has spent on its nuclear and missile programs.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Saturday’s strike came days after an Israeli airstrike on an apartment in central Beirut killed Mohammed Sherri, the head of political programs at Al Manar, along with his wife.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
At the same time, limited public disclosure highlights the sensitivity of hypersonic programs.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
New programs, expanding their programs.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
The educational programs feeding the growth sectors are, if anything, becoming more female over time.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for programs
Noun
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Empire Today supplies your flooring, schedules in-home design consultations and measures your home for new flooring.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The companion app gives you robust reports and the ability to set schedules, and setup is simple and lightning-fast.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the same time, the mission will test flight controllers and procedures needed to safely send astronauts back to the moon for long-duration stays as NASA makes plans for a future moon base.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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How does the new Coral Gables board game fit into the chamber’s plans?—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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All mission events are subject to change, to an even greater extent than ISS missions, because Artemis 2 is developing procedures and systems for the wider Artemis program.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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As part of the legal fight over the ban, Anthropic also filed a complaint in an appellate court in Washington, DC, focusing on a law governing procedures for mitigating supply-chain risks in procurement.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Marty, who was loosely based on real-life ping-pong legend Marty Reisman, schemes his way to competitions across the globe and hustles for pocket cash.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Mar. 2026
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Joy Randolph, follows a desperate gallery owner (Portman) who schemes to sell a dead man as art at Art Basel in Miami.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Maintenance crews carve up the streets while pedestrians squeeze by, each person absorbed in their own agendas.—
Françoise Mouly,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Anti-porn crusaders of all ilks also hijacked the news of Radvinsky’s passing for their various pro-censorship agendas.—
Gustavo Turner,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The summit will explore how the two worlds connect – from adapting digital IP into cinematic projects and scouting emerging talent, to engaging audiences that drive communities to theaters and exploring innovative marketing strategies.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds — from financial professionals to everyday individuals — come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But the investments may complicate Steyer’s campaign narrative as an anti-plutocrat progressive who aims to tax corporations and the rich to fund policies like single-payer health care.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The court also questioned how the state and federal government made their legal access policies known to detainees and their lawyers.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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So, Gomez collaborated with the Hanger Clinic, which designs and custom fits orthotic and prosthetic devices.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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McKeen designs with 270 fit models across seven easy sizes, grading each style individually rather than scaling up from a single sample.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Programs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/programs. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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