game plans

noun

plural of game plan
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 A lot should rest on whether the squad still have faith in his tactical acumen and will still fully commit to his game plans after seeing the one for Argentina unravel so catastrophically. — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 16 July 2026 For years, opponents built defensive game plans around limiting Mbappe’s space. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Designed for everything from match point to post-game plans, the Court Champ Racerback Tennis Dress is a sleek fusion of performance and polished style. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026 Break down overwhelming objectives with step-by-step game plans. — Maressa Brown, Parents, 18 June 2026 Opponents bake it into their game plans. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026 Defense ruins game plans and wins games in a league where the toughest come out on top. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 29 May 2026 Finch put his finger on the trouble during one of the regular-season ruts, identifying a moodiness that gets in the way of the type of surgical execution of game plans that the defending champion Oklahoma City and now San Antonio can consistently lean on. — CBS News, 16 May 2026 Brian Dutcher and his staff work hard during the basketball season, planning practices, formulating game plans, watching film, meeting with players, visiting with high school recruits, speaking with the media, talking to administrators, attending donor events, raising money, getting on planes. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for game plans
  1. plans
  2. strategies
  3. blueprints
  4. programs
  5. projects
Noun
  • The city encourages developers to meet with the Charlotte Department of Transportation before starting construction to figure out staging and parking plans.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Trump on Monday announced plans to impose a 50% tariff on certain Canadian imports, citing what officials called trade discrimination against American companies in the dairy, auto and alcohol industries.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of plans
Noun
  • Government officials met late Monday to talk about strategies as two backhoes continue cleanup efforts while a powerful smell envelops the area.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • Over time, your media outreach experiences can influence everything from day-to-day decisions to broader communications strategies.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of strategies
Noun
  • Those blueprints proved useful to Fire Point in learning how to clone Russia’s more advanced missile system, the S-400, which formed the basis for the FP-7x.
    — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
  • The money would go toward blueprints and early planning for an off-campus security process for those entering the court.
    — Elise Spenner, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of blueprints
Noun
  • Concerned that the programs’ growing sophistication could induce emotional dependency and addiction, China last week banned minors from using AI companions and imposed additional requirements on platforms to prevent misuse.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • Lawsuit attacks diversity efforts The lawsuit comes amid a broader crackdown on diversity initiatives nationwide as conservatives argue similar programs treat white people unfairly.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of programs
Noun
  • On the property now is the Western Newspaper Union Building, which was built in 1900 and is listed on the National Register for Historic Places, which unlocks tax credits for redevelopment projects.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
  • The company said joining VNEC gives it an opportunity to participate in discussions around future nuclear projects while introducing its broader portfolio beyond a single reactor technology.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Definition of projects

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