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
Expect offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels to run Stevenson inside, where the Broncos are a little softer than other areas against the run, especially versus groupings with six offensive linemen; a staple of the Pats’ recent game plans.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Players get their game plans delivered to their tablets the morning of each week’s first practice.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
The Lions were often stubborn in their game plans and slow to adjust.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Players get their game plans delivered to their tablets the morning of each week’s first practice.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
The Lions were often stubborn in their game plans and slow to adjust.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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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Mike James, general manager of SentryWorld and vice president of Sentry Insurance, and director of golf Danny Rainbow elaborated on the plans for the renovations — to be led Jay Blasi, who oversaw the massive overhaul of the course in 2013.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, the killing of two people by federal agents in recent weeks has refocused plans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Include specific time commitments and batch creation strategies.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Even nationally, some activist groups have pushed back against protest strategies that could lead to clashes.—
Tim Sullivan,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Walt wasn’t familiar with blueprints, design plans and other technical drawings when construction began on the park, according to Disneyland Chief Art Director Dick Irvine.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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His other priorities included redevelopment in the Civic Center area of downtown, a proposal to spend $118 million over the next five years on modernization and upgrades to the city’s waterfront Convention Center, and continuing with neighborhood growth blueprints.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Bates said his office is working with state leaders on programs aimed at repeat offenders returning from prison but acknowledged that prosecutors alone cannot address recidivism.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The Four Seasons also hosts annual hospitality career experience programs for children from the Seondeokwon orphanage, offering baking or bartending workshops.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Interconnection queues have swelled to historic levels, with gigawatts of ready-to-build generation projects waiting years for grid connection studies and upgrades.—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Hillis Schild, executive director of the fund, said such projects meet critical community needs, but often struggle to secure traditional bank financing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Game plans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/game%20plans. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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