as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
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Recent Examples of game plan
Now the issue of pitching is no different than adjusting the game plan at half time.
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Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
That could change based on how the Hawks game plan for the Knicks after Towns’ Game 5 masterpiece.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Consider this your game plan for a lighter, brighter home with plenty of breathing room to spare.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
With the first of their fourth-round picks the Chargers took Mississippi State wide receiver Brenen Thompson, whose speed fits seamlessly into the game plan of new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
That could change based on how the Hawks game plan for the Knicks after Towns’ Game 5 masterpiece.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Consider this your game plan for a lighter, brighter home with plenty of breathing room to spare.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
With the first of their fourth-round picks the Chargers took Mississippi State wide receiver Brenen Thompson, whose speed fits seamlessly into the game plan of new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for game plan
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Trump’s obsession with gold has led his critics to compare him to the Bond villain Goldfinger, a bullion dealer who hatches a plan to irradiate the gold in Fort Knox in order to increase the value of his own supply.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Moon in Sagittarius moves through your 9th House of Perspective, pulling you toward bigger plans and bold ideas that feel exciting.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Yet beneath the surface, many creators are operating without structure — no strategy tying the pieces together, no plan for when the pace changes.—
Sandra Richards,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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City officials credited the reduction to proactive enforcement strategies, daily police operations by uniformed and plain-clothes officers, and strong relationships with residents and business owners that support communication and crime prevention efforts.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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The downloadable content includes two operator skins, weapon blueprints, charms and other cosmetic items, along with experience boosts.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Along with the launch of its chatbot for clinicians last month, OpenAI also published a wish list that the company described as a blueprint for unlocking AI’s potential to change the broader health care system.—
Brittany Trang,
STAT,
6 May 2026
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When the program’s peculiar, sudden cancellation was announced, last July, the members of the show’s band, Louis Cato and the Great Big Joy Machine, were as surprised as anyone.—
Mark Yarm,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd’s decision to pass on North Carolina and remain with the Wildcats brought him a raise, more money for his staff and a new chain of command, as the school’s president will make more high-level determinations for the program, rather than the athletic director.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Except this time, with a new head coach, new offensive and defensive schemes, new selflessness and trust in each other, the Knicks look better.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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In the grand scheme of things, that is the blink of a marmoset’s eye.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Prosecutors allege Price failed to disclose payments received by a company owned by his wife from developers and public agencies with matters pending before the City Council, and failed to recuse himself from votes involving those projects.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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In selecting Norwich, a city centrally located in the eastern part of the state, the team has found a home stadium that looks much different than the large-scale plans Swanston had for a $1 billion waterfront stadium and mixed-use development project in Bridgeport.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Tarleton State will break ground on its master plan this year, with first buildings set to be open by 2028, and the plan to be fully finished in the next 20 years.—
Samuel O’Neal
May 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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On May 6, the Kansas City Plan Commission is expected to consider the hospital’s master plan, which includes a broader development.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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“Game plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/game%20plan. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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