as in plans
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
what's our game plan for touring the city?
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Recent Examples of game plans
Nine sacks might be abnormal, but the constant pressure that disrupts game plans is not new for Denver’s defense.
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Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
So, the Patriots built a wall across the entire line of scrimmage with a 3-4 front and extra defensive tackle on early downs, a complete departure from their previous four game plans.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
In some game plans, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has relied on high blitz rates to generate pressure.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
Nicole Mazullo Having watched many seasons and seeing how alliances form and game plans are made, the biggest concern for me would be just missing something by a hair.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
The pair reportedly meet to discuss film and game plans.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
The teams will offer a presale for season ticket holders on full, 20-game and 10-game plans.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
So, the Patriots built a wall across the entire line of scrimmage with a 3-4 front and extra defensive tackle on early downs, a complete departure from their previous four game plans.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
In some game plans, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has relied on high blitz rates to generate pressure.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
Nicole Mazullo Having watched many seasons and seeing how alliances form and game plans are made, the biggest concern for me would be just missing something by a hair.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
The pair reportedly meet to discuss film and game plans.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
The teams will offer a presale for season ticket holders on full, 20-game and 10-game plans.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for game plans
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Moreover, the word comes directly from the source, with All-Pro tight end George Kittle announcing his plans to make his return to the field on Sunday.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Hamas cracks down on rival groups in Gaza Hamas is carrying out a bloody crackdown on rival Palestinian armed groups in Gaza, complicating plans for reestablishing peace in the enclave.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Instructor George Bullette, Senior Center Board President, brings years of poker experience and will guide you through basic rules and strategies in a real game setting.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Modern warfare increasingly depends on neuroscientific findings to help determine the best ways to train soldiers, defend populations against disinformation, and manage deterrence strategies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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For one, spaceflight is not as simple as dragging out blueprints from old missions.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Bohr did not want blueprints on the table.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Pipeline replacement programs have contributed to a change in customer bills over the past 40 years.—
NPR,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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By making comparisons between regions or programs that aren’t actually aligned—or relying on data that isn’t contextually accurate—brands risk damaging their reputation and consumer trust in their sustainability efforts.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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To date, the Fund has raised nearly $200 million and supported more than 378 preservation projects nationwide, including churches, museums, homes, and architectural landmarks significant to the Black experience.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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There is a mandatory part of the academy scholarship where boys undertake community projects, working with schools in deprived areas close to St James’.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Clippers have one remaining preseason game, one more chance for Coach Tyronn Lue to get a look at what lineups and schemes might work before the regular season kicks off next week.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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Prosecutors accused Zhi of directly managing the compounds by maintaining records, including ledgers tracking profits and which schemes were operating from each room.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Game plans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/game%20plans. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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