as in plan
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 plan
Baylor’s game plan was to intentionally make the senior guard a scorer.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The elaborate game plan involved identifying powerful targets like the Musk brothers, using women and intermediaries to forge stronger ties with the target, and then relentlessly trying to insert himself into their circles.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Mike Macdonald’s game plan to shut down New England worked to perfection, and Seattle will be remembered as one of the most dominant defensive teams in NFL history.
—Adam Kilgore, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Patriots coordinators and assistants will spend upward of 16 hours building a game plan for the following Sunday, a process that requires statistical study, film review, meetings, discussion and debate.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The elaborate game plan involved identifying powerful targets like the Musk brothers, using women and intermediaries to forge stronger ties with the target, and then relentlessly trying to insert himself into their circles.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Mike Macdonald’s game plan to shut down New England worked to perfection, and Seattle will be remembered as one of the most dominant defensive teams in NFL history.
—Adam Kilgore, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Patriots coordinators and assistants will spend upward of 16 hours building a game plan for the following Sunday, a process that requires statistical study, film review, meetings, discussion and debate.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for game plan
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Two people familiar with the contents of the meetings said that Weiss has regularly asked during the network’s 9 am morning calls if staff can share the latest updates on Iran, and what the network’s plans for coverage are.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The statement added that embassy personnel were sheltering in place and advised American citizens to review their emergency security plans.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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Interim executive director David White, former NFLPA president and eventual chief strategy officer JC Tretter and American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti are on the list, two sources briefed on the matter confirmed to The Athletic.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Oscars Project is part of a new, larger strategy to eventize cultural moments in the community and at the company, launched in 2021 by co-CEO Mariella Satow.—
Abbey White,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2026
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Lee Schrager, the force behind the two festivals, said the South Beach blueprint remains relevant today.—
J.M. Hirsch,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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There is still work to be done for McMillan and A&M this season, but Wednesday's game against the Razorbacks serves as a blueprint for what could be possible in Year 2 in Aggieland.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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The attorney’s criticism of the training program comes as federal judges have slammed ICE and Border Patrol agents for using chemical agents on protesters, barring detainees access to legal counsel and making unlawful arrests.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Also, check out the hotel's in-house program of cultural events, often spotlighting Edinburgh’s emerging talent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Through these backdoor billing schemes, bad actors can bypass the screening process designed to prevent them from collecting reimbursements directly.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The indictment alleges that false and fraudulent records were provided as part of the scheme, and that none of the money was used for the intended purpose.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Renderings of the project are not currently available on the developer's website.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Developer Kairoi Residential is behind the project.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The proposal includes a requirement that within one year the college update its campus master plan to integrate the dual missions of school and the Major League Baseball franchise and to maintain existing government leases until they are modified by the Rays.—
Jim Turner,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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And automakers worldwide were scrambling over each other to grab the microphone and make proclamations about their grand EV master plans and latest all-electric products.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Game plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/game%20plan. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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