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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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
As clubs began trademarking their designs, making the jerseys readily identifiable as Manchester United, or Arsenal, or whatever team, the shirts began to be marketed as leisurewear, Bunk said, though still only for children and teenagers.
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Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Made of quality vegan leather, the brand’s pieces feature expensive-looking designs at surprisingly affordable prices.
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Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Jewett City and the Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments will advance planning for a flood control project in Jewett City that will build on Resilient Connecticut Phase III designs for the South Main Street Neighborhood, including open space design for stormwater storage.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
The other would require the home on one lot (and possibly both) follow certain architectural designs to be designated during second reading.
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Brian Bell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The service provides access to printable models, project files, and multicolor designs optimized for Elegoo hardware.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
What really matters, especially on this sensitive coastline, is whether that balance is kept, not just how the designs look.
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Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
With sleek designs, easy-to-use functionality, and options for the whole family, iTouch Wearables blends fashion and technology at accessible prices, perfect for life on the go.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The same physician who designs the hairline at the morning consultation is still in the room placing grafts in the afternoon.
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Ascend Agency,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
In most Istanbul clinics, the surgeon designs the hairline and then hands the remainder of the procedure to technicians.
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Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Oversized kitchen islands can disrupt flow and functionality, making right-sized designs a better choice.
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Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
Laverne Cox spun one of Thierry Mugler’s rare archival designs back onto the carpet Saturday, attending the Lifelong Pride Gala at The Sanctuary in Seattle in the fall 2001 Spider dress.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
The moody reds and vampy blacks that carried us through colder months can take a backseat—this time of year is all about fresh colors, glossy finishes, and designs that practically beg for a vacation photo dump.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Brown also designs outdoor gardens.
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Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
Broadcom lost 12% after the company, which designs and makes customized artificial intelligence chips for other technology names, reported weaker-than-expected earnings on Wednesday.
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Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Noun
Combining advanced stealth features, modern sensors, high endurance, and versatile weapon systems, the Barracuda class is regarded as one of the most capable nuclear attack submarine designs in service today.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
As clubs began trademarking their designs, making the jerseys readily identifiable as Manchester United, or Arsenal, or whatever team, the shirts began to be marketed as leisurewear, Bunk said, though still only for children and teenagers.
—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Made of quality vegan leather, the brand’s pieces feature expensive-looking designs at surprisingly affordable prices.
—
Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Jewett City and the Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments will advance planning for a flood control project in Jewett City that will build on Resilient Connecticut Phase III designs for the South Main Street Neighborhood, including open space design for stormwater storage.
—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
The other would require the home on one lot (and possibly both) follow certain architectural designs to be designated during second reading.
—
Brian Bell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The service provides access to printable models, project files, and multicolor designs optimized for Elegoo hardware.
—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
What really matters, especially on this sensitive coastline, is whether that balance is kept, not just how the designs look.
—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
With sleek designs, easy-to-use functionality, and options for the whole family, iTouch Wearables blends fashion and technology at accessible prices, perfect for life on the go.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
Verb
Daniella designs her own pieces and also curates work from other quality Caymanian brands—a one-stop shop for the best of what this island produces.
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Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The same physician who designs the hairline at the morning consultation is still in the room placing grafts in the afternoon.
—
Ascend Agency,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
In most Istanbul clinics, the surgeon designs the hairline and then hands the remainder of the procedure to technicians.
—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Oversized kitchen islands can disrupt flow and functionality, making right-sized designs a better choice.
—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
Laverne Cox spun one of Thierry Mugler’s rare archival designs back onto the carpet Saturday, attending the Lifelong Pride Gala at The Sanctuary in Seattle in the fall 2001 Spider dress.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
The moody reds and vampy blacks that carried us through colder months can take a backseat—this time of year is all about fresh colors, glossy finishes, and designs that practically beg for a vacation photo dump.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Brown also designs outdoor gardens.
—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
Broadcom lost 12% after the company, which designs and makes customized artificial intelligence chips for other technology names, reported weaker-than-expected earnings on Wednesday.
—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designs
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Britain remembers well the fiasco of 2022, when then-Prime Minister Liz Truss triggered a mass sell-off of bonds after presenting plans for huge unfunded tax cuts.
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In communities nationwide, officials said ICE canceled plans to convert commercial warehouses into large detention sites.
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Federal authorities on Tuesday charged 10 Southern California defendants in a series of healthcare fraud schemes, including one case involving nearly $270 million in fraudulent Medi-Cal claims and another that allegedly defrauded Medicare out of approximately $27 million.
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As contemporary home designs fade the visual bounds between interior and exterior, design pros are calling on lighting designers to illuminate their clients’ landscapes, with schemes that provide everything from safety to spectacle.
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Crevier, 25, had career highs with seven goals, 18 assists, and 25 points in 78 games with the Blackhawks during the 2025-26 season.
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Cristiano Ronaldo looks to be in top form after struggling in his World Cup opener, scoring two goals already today.
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For those of us who had never considered this, Sans Visage serves as a striking and unexpected transmission from the other side—a Stockhausen-esque mood piece haunted by glassy piano motifs and musique concrète-style arrangement.
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The Oscar-winning actress’ dress was comprised of pink lace and featured semi-sheer fabric beneath the botanical motifs throughout the delicate material.
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Unlike conventional transistor layouts, nanostack vertically stacks and staggers transistors, allowing more components to be integrated within the same footprint.
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Its latest creation in Beverly Hills falls in step with the firm’s signature flair for striking layouts and a strong emphasis on seamless indoor-outdoor living.
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Key to watch for will be how a new government intends to tackle Britain's debt burden and revive sluggish growth without driving borrowing costs even higher.
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Meanwhile, Dario Amodei, Anthropic’s CEO, recently told Bloomberg’s Emily Chang that Anthropic intends to do more around biology; Jumper’s hiring is no doubt part of that plan.
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While Burnham plots his next move, the UK government now enters a new period of uncertainty, potentially facing a sixth prime minister in seven years.
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An engineer plots a well’s falling output, fits a curve, and projects it forward.
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The parallel Neusch was searching the home’s blueprints, combining with the CI to find an escape route for the sisters.
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The items and blueprints for the items can be found in shops, claw machines, the flower basket crafting mission, the box of fortune, and the orb roll challenge.
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