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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
Amplify ETFs' Christian Magoon is also concerned about these newer ETF strategies could weather a monster drawdown.
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Blair Bao, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Carnes has over 20 years of experience in the sports industry, previously holding leadership positions in design direction and strategy at Adidas in both Herzogenaurach, Germany, and Portland, Oregon.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
The approach mirrors the engagement strategies used by TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
The announcement of the Gauss thruster continues Rocket Lab’s strategy to become an end-to-end space manufacturing and services company.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
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Blair Bao, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Carnes has over 20 years of experience in the sports industry, previously holding leadership positions in design direction and strategy at Adidas in both Herzogenaurach, Germany, and Portland, Oregon.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
The approach mirrors the engagement strategies used by TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
The announcement of the Gauss thruster continues Rocket Lab’s strategy to become an end-to-end space manufacturing and services company.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategy
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At the time of Jaxon’s death, the county was nearing the end of an 18-month corrective action plan aimed at improving oversight and safety within the system.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
20 Apr. 2026
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This isn’t an argument against your plan, per se.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The heightened approach comes as UC Davis prepares to host its 112th Picnic Day, featuring more than 200 activities on campus.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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This approach keeps you comfortable while maintaining a polished, cohesive look.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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If an account is ever compromised, that data can act as a blueprint of your life, not just a camera feed.—
Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Pronger said the timing of a team’s cycle had roughly as much to do with its ability to make good on the opportunities that emerge from lean years as its blueprint, with fortune and design dovetailing in the most successful rebuilds.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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Several states have partnered with a company called ReUp that facilitates reenrollment through coaching and data tools that allow schools to refine outreach methods.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Environment Minister Irene Vélez said the decision was reached because other methods to control their population have been expensive and unsuccessful, including neutering some of the animals or moving them to zoos.—
Manuel Rueda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Organizers said the two previous Picasso raffles raised a total of more than 10 million euros for cultural work in Lebanon and water and hygiene programs in Africa.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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But Loma says that with a new statewide recycling program starting in June, some of those landfills may fall below the threshold.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Beyond those broad requirements, however, the NCAA leaves key details—such as methodology, participation and specific questions—up to the discretion of each school.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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In reaction, Afreximbank in January formally ended its relationship with one of the Big Three rating agencies, arguing that rating methodologies applied to states and multilateral institutions fail to reflect development mandates.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Gentry’s lean frame limits his play strength, and the role fit will vary wildly depending on the scheme, but going to tempt creative coaching staffs.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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The players were not aware that they were being used as part of the scheme, officials said.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The mandolin quartet was developed, mixing treble and bass versions of the instrument, and the technique of the tremolo was taken to new heights of sophistication.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Its techniques are still breathtaking today, richer and more substantial than any images that came before and many that followed.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Strategy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategy. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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