1
as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
a statewide strategy to raise students' achievement test scores over the next three years
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as in approach
the means or procedure for doing something
you'll need a better strategy than just knocking on doors if you want to sell that many magazines
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Recent Examples of strategy
But the Ryder board, about a decade ago, wanted CEO Robert Sanchez to focus on innovation and how to lead the company beyond the core strategy and services that had sustained it for decades.
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 19 June 2025
This daily, quiet grind has a profound impact on our lives… who knows how many more lives would be lost if prevention efforts were not part of the strategy.
—Kelly Juleson, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
Has Netflix been willing to change its own strategy with the times?
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
Representatives for the Earthquakes declined a request for an interview on further details about the ownership group’s strategy.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 19 June 2025
This daily, quiet grind has a profound impact on our lives… who knows how many more lives would be lost if prevention efforts were not part of the strategy.
—Kelly Juleson, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
Has Netflix been willing to change its own strategy with the times?
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
Representatives for the Earthquakes declined a request for an interview on further details about the ownership group’s strategy.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategy
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The Justice Department budget summary also revealed plans to shutter the agency's Community Relations Service and eliminate all 56 of the office's positions.—
June 17,
CBS News,
17 June 2025
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Blue-state Republicans negotiated a plan to lift the cap to $40,000 for married couples with incomes up to $500,000.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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Helmed by Chair Jerome Powell, the Fed has stuck to its wait-and-see approach despite President Donald Trump's calls for cuts.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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This approach provides a realistic picture of internet performance in various urban settings.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Rihanna’s business empire follows the same blueprint Baker pioneered, using stardom to control an entire industry.—
Sonari Glinton,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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But even with Durant’s resurgence as a blueprint, the expectation is caution.—
Kristian Winfield,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
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But Iran has other delivery methods as well, through terrorist proxies.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2025
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The next step is to make an initial deposit with a secure payment method, like a credit card, debit card, online banking, PayPal account, etc.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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The Hawks flag football program captured their sixth state championship.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Stabile detailed the program’s highlights and outlined Italy’s latest film industry support policies.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2025
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete review process and methodology page.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
23 June 2025
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Chaos testing, a methodology where systems are intentionally stressed to uncover hidden vulnerabilities, is gaining traction.—
Spencer Kimball,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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While Google displays only the scheme and host name of the site the ad links to (for instance, https://www.microsoft.com), the ad appends parameters to the path to the right of that address.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
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Several officers who either pleaded guilty or were convicted by a jury for their role in the corruption scheme had their felony convictions tossed out in favor of misdemeanors amid allegations of prosecutorial misconduct.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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The company says each body takes over 300 hours to create, with the metalwork shaped using traditional panel beating techniques.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Piaget has plenty to offer this year both in terms of a strong aesthetic and important stones, but also in technique.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
19 June 2025
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“Strategy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategy. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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