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
His ability to reset the line of scrimmage with power, find the football and then get hands on the ball carrier consistently disrupts opposing game plans.
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Dane Brugler, New York Times, 2 Nov. 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
Dane Brugler, New York Times, 2 Nov. 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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Many clubs across the English football pyramid, such as Manchester City and Leeds United, have posted on their websites about their Remembrance Day plans for this weekend.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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While it's left some passengers making backup plans and reserving rental cars, the flights canceled Friday represented just a small portion of overall flights nationwide.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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Lightweight luggage, versatile clothing, and clever carry-on strategies that anticipate the little headaches most travelers overlook.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Despite over a century of investigation, there is still no cure, but advances in diagnostic tools, treatments and preventive strategies continue to offer hope for slowing the disease and improving quality of life for patients and caregivers.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Urban development in America has never been just about buildings, budgets, or blueprints.—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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For the most part, these blueprints have been geared at spurring growth and unity as the nation transformed from a rural, agrarian economy to an urbanized, developed powerhouse.—
Shaoyu Yuan,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
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The shutdown has disrupted federal operations, delayed pay for hundreds of thousands of workers, and put critical programs at risk.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act updated the farm safety net and other farm insurance programs, but lawmakers still need to revise programs concerning rural development and agricultural research.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Philippines is one of Asia’s most flood-prone countries but this year it has also been mired in a massive corruption scandal involving flood control projects that have brought thousands of protesters out onto the streets.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Governors and mayors, the public and private sector, civil society and multilateral organizations will come together to champion subnational collaboration, mobilize financing for local climate projects and build the local innovations already driving global progress.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Game plans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/game%20plans. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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