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as in plans
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
she always achieves her objective by design rather than by luck
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as in schemes
a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends
the thief had devised an elaborate design to get the invaluable artwork
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as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
my design in writing to you is to ask for your support
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as in motifs
a unit of decoration that is repeated all over something (as a fabric)
the curtains have a lovely floral design
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as in layouts
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
the design of the building's lobby encourages the free flow of traffic
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as in intends
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
early on she had designed to a top position in a major insurance company
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as in plots
to work out the details of (something) in advance
the foreman designed a better layout for the factory floor to improve efficiency
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Recent Examples of designs
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
The tradition of laying flower carpets — and destroying them when the procession tramples them — dates back two centuries and is popular also in Latin America, where elaborate sand designs are also made.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
According to Chinese researchers, axial flux motor designs can cut both weight and axial length by roughly 50% compared with conventional motors that deliver comparable output.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
Scenes of furious sketching, intricate designs of delicate cutouts and swirling shapes and fabrics, pinning, sewing and the bustle of runway shows alternate with fretting about how to pay the rent.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 June 2026
Short-and-sweet patent pieces from Christian Siriano and Ferrari had a distinctly slick shine, while at Kate Barton, satin organza gave her flirty designs a glassy glint.
—InStyle, 7 June 2026
The Harlem native has released designs with Air Jordan and Reebok, and her casual looks often center on collectible footwear as opposed to quiet basics.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 June 2026
Florence loves to experiment with her style and aesthetic, finding a home in the designs of romantic, high drama-hitting Harris Reed, Simone Rocha, and Rodarte.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 31 May 2026
Finishing the designs and obtaining the permits needed from various local, state and federal agencies for dredging, grading and replanting the lagoon will take three or four more years, Smith said.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
That intelligence helps to inform the models that Brick Shop designs into kits.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Preoperatively, an anesthesiologist uses their medical training and education to assess the clinical condition of each patient and then designs an anesthetic plan that considers the patient’s medical status and the specific surgical procedure.
—Dr. John Guzzi, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
Nvidia designs chips while TSMC manufactures them.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Intuitive Machines designs spacecraft, delivers payloads to the lunar surface, and provides infrastructure services.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 May 2026
But who conceptualizes and designs these games?
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 18 May 2026
The brand designs high-quality athleisure that’s a tiny bit more affordable than the other big-name brands.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Effects work is excellent, even with some messy CG touches, and the creature designs strikingly original.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Noun
Over time, basketry evolved into a craft among their descendants—with designs used to carry items such as sewing tools, homemade bread, and flowers—for both practical and economic purposes.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
The tradition of laying flower carpets — and destroying them when the procession tramples them — dates back two centuries and is popular also in Latin America, where elaborate sand designs are also made.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
According to Chinese researchers, axial flux motor designs can cut both weight and axial length by roughly 50% compared with conventional motors that deliver comparable output.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
Scenes of furious sketching, intricate designs of delicate cutouts and swirling shapes and fabrics, pinning, sewing and the bustle of runway shows alternate with fretting about how to pay the rent.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 June 2026
Short-and-sweet patent pieces from Christian Siriano and Ferrari had a distinctly slick shine, while at Kate Barton, satin organza gave her flirty designs a glassy glint.
—InStyle, 7 June 2026
The Harlem native has released designs with Air Jordan and Reebok, and her casual looks often center on collectible footwear as opposed to quiet basics.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 June 2026
Florence loves to experiment with her style and aesthetic, finding a home in the designs of romantic, high drama-hitting Harris Reed, Simone Rocha, and Rodarte.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 31 May 2026
Finishing the designs and obtaining the permits needed from various local, state and federal agencies for dredging, grading and replanting the lagoon will take three or four more years, Smith said.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Verb
Being 5 feet tall in a world that designs everything from sun dresses to drivers’ seats for people with 32-inch inseams is not easy.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
That intelligence helps to inform the models that Brick Shop designs into kits.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Preoperatively, an anesthesiologist uses their medical training and education to assess the clinical condition of each patient and then designs an anesthetic plan that considers the patient’s medical status and the specific surgical procedure.
—Dr. John Guzzi, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
Nvidia designs chips while TSMC manufactures them.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Intuitive Machines designs spacecraft, delivers payloads to the lunar surface, and provides infrastructure services.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 May 2026
But who conceptualizes and designs these games?
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 18 May 2026
The brand designs high-quality athleisure that’s a tiny bit more affordable than the other big-name brands.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Effects work is excellent, even with some messy CG touches, and the creature designs strikingly original.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designs
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And Patriot Front has plans to keep growing – fast.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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According to News 12, the 43-year-old reality star told VUE Magazine about his plans to enter the political sphere at their spring edition party on Thursday night.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Shakespeare’s comedies especially understand the joy of watching people get trapped in schemes and plots well beyond their control.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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State regulators have suspended hundreds of hospice licenses amid allegations of fraudulent billing and phantom patient schemes.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Both of those goals were assisted on by Jalen Chatfield.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Miami leads the league with 39 goals, but the defense continues to be vulnerable, with 28 goals allowed.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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The heels are crafted in a delicate rose Jimmy Choo lace, and are defined by romantic floral motifs throughout that are also layered over a sheer base.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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While the Sagrada Familia is his most famous work, Gaudi is well known for Park Güell, completed between 1900 and 1913, which features many of his iconic motifs, Casa Batlló, and the apartment building Casa Milà, which is mimics a wave.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The new layouts also offer employees outdoor balcony seating and long, sunlit tables for group projects.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
6 June 2026
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Not all living room layouts are created equal, and many people fall victim to six common mistakes when positioning their furniture in this space.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
Verb
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An attorney for the Cormack-Belton family, Todd Rutherford, said the family intends to file a civil lawsuit against Chow.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The company intends to launch new streaming products tied to MS NOW and other parts of its operations.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Shakespeare’s comedies especially understand the joy of watching people get trapped in schemes and plots well beyond their control.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Goldman here plots the earnings-revisions trend for 2027 among AI-infrastructure plays, energy companies, the overall S & P 500 and the rest of the S & P outside of AI and energy.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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The blueprints were drawn up by Uruguayan architect Álvaro Pérez Azar, who also sourced and restored local vintage pieces of furniture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Yet, the slender fangjaw proves that the creatures that look like monsters might actually hold the blueprints for our future.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
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