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
Unless there’s a sudden change in the game plan, Hiller will likely lean hard on nine forwards and four defensemen while Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch has taken to employing his entire lineup.
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Eric Stephens, New York Times, 1 May 2025
That's where the things that Smith spoke about—being open about fear, breaking down the stigma around pain management and having a game plan in case of your own injury—come into play.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
A lot of hard decisions need to be made before CBS unveils its 2025-26 game plan on Wednesday, May 7.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 28 Apr. 2025
Garry snapped Prates’ win streak and that of the dominant Fighting Nerds fight camp with a masterful game plan and nearly impeccable execution.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Eric Stephens, New York Times, 1 May 2025
That's where the things that Smith spoke about—being open about fear, breaking down the stigma around pain management and having a game plan in case of your own injury—come into play.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
A lot of hard decisions need to be made before CBS unveils its 2025-26 game plan on Wednesday, May 7.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 28 Apr. 2025
Garry snapped Prates’ win streak and that of the dominant Fighting Nerds fight camp with a masterful game plan and nearly impeccable execution.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for game plan
Noun
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Connecticut adopted a phase out and ban plan for PFAs in 2024.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee responded to the GOP’s strategy by pointing to Trump.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
14 May 2025
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The bill is part of a broader Republican strategy to control federal deficits without touching defense spending or introducing tax reductions.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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The blueprint emphasizes reforming U.S. international assistance programs, not cutting them.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2025
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The genetic blueprints that provide insights into the essence of ourselves and our families deserve stronger legal solutions — ones that protect patients’ rights while considering ethical implications for family members.—
Lauren B. Solberg,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2025
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Michigan Legacy Credit Union partnered with Wayne State University’s Institute of Gerontology three years ago to launch a program designed to prevent financial abuse.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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All options to rein in that waste and incentivize better state administration of the program are on the table.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Noun
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In 2021 and 2022, Robinson received about $76,000 through the bogus billing scheme, according to prosecutors.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
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Hometown’s stock price rose by more than 900% during the scheme.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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The buzzy project will be launched by Pathé, Goodfellas and CAA Media Finance at the upcoming Cannes film market.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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The pair, who are reportedly collaborating on a project, have been spotted together in London on several occasions over the past few months, fueling rumors of a potential romance.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 64, told county commissioners earlier this month that their master plan for overhaul renovations and rebuilds to stations across the county notably varies from the plan the city’s fire chief presented less than two months prior.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2025
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The proposal does not affect restaurants in the downtown Village and Barrio, which have a separate master plan for the uses allowed there.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 May 2025
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“Game plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/game%20plan. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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