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
The platform offers SMBs a wide range of capabilities—from developing strategies in sales, marketing, and finance, to predictive analytics, industry-specific key performance indicators, and real-time economic scenario comparisons.
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Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
This marks a globalization of the strategy and represents of the company’s first major advertising tie-ups with any European entity.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
The strategy has led to renovation of tennis grounds for several Masters 1000 events in Cincinnati, Madrid, Rome, Paris and Shanghai.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 19 June 2025
On TikTok, users say that the strategy can enhance mood, endurance, brain health, and more.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 19 June 2025
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Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
This marks a globalization of the strategy and represents of the company’s first major advertising tie-ups with any European entity.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
The strategy has led to renovation of tennis grounds for several Masters 1000 events in Cincinnati, Madrid, Rome, Paris and Shanghai.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 19 June 2025
On TikTok, users say that the strategy can enhance mood, endurance, brain health, and more.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategy
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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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Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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Disney's approach uses three foundational principles that address the organizational dynamics often overlooked in AI implementations.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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This approach allows for subtle control over speech rhythm and tone, giving the user the ability to interrupt, emphasize, or ask questions just as anyone else would.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Seeding the charity with £20 million of his own money, Hamilton began constructing a blueprint for systemic change, tackling barriers in education, employment and social mobility.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The plans serve as blueprints for wildlife conservation at the state level and include regional and national conservation goals, officials said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Their current 53-38 record is in the bank, however, and most projection methods give them an 80%+ chance to make the postseason.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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His method is deceptively simple: stabilize, align, then optimize.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Iran Offer The flare-up between India and Pakistan has been overshadowed globally by the war between Israel and Iran, with the United States also joining strikes against Tehran's nuclear program.—
Jennifer Cunningham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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The Justice Department announced criminal charges Monday in a scheme by North Korea to fund its weapons program through the salaries of remote information technology workers employed unwittingly by U.S. companies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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The Cinematic Audit Wait Until Tomorrow is so effective due to Dixon’s methodology and intentional research.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Read more about the methodology at financebuzz.com.—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
The Courier-Journal,
3 July 2025
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Two sources told Reuters he was suspected of being involved in a scheme to embezzle millions of dollars earmarked for border defenses.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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In the film, Superman comes under suspicion by the public and the government over his Kryptonian heritage thanks to a scheme by tech billionaire Luthor to push Superman out of the way of his grand plans to expand his criminal enterprise worldwide.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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By developing their washing techniques in Miami, brands regain control of their designs and can take their recipes to any vendor in any country with technological capabilities.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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Using this cap-relief technique, his salary will now be stretched over the next five seasons at $22.5 million each year.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Strategy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategy. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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