as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
my neighbor assured me that the wisdom of his master plan for his yard would be apparent once everything was finished
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Recent Examples of master plan
This is how the master plan of the Metro system in the city of Paris came together in the 1970s.
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
During his presentation to planners, Kleven showed excerpts from the town’s comprehensive master plan, which called for more affordable housing.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
The proposal to expand Kill Creek Park will eventually have to go to the park district’s board, which will eventually have to accept the master plan and the proposal.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
Where does this fit in her master plan?
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
During his presentation to planners, Kleven showed excerpts from the town’s comprehensive master plan, which called for more affordable housing.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
The proposal to expand Kill Creek Park will eventually have to go to the park district’s board, which will eventually have to accept the master plan and the proposal.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
Where does this fit in her master plan?
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for master plan
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The city also agreed to help remove legal blocks to the razing of the Odd Fellows Building, including possible landmark designation, once the hotel company figured out plans for the space.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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In 2021, Xi had announced plans for 10 Luban workshops in SCO countries over the next three years.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The session will allow the Republicans to remove one of two remaining Democratic Congressional seats in the state, bringing another victory for Trump’s national redistricting strategy.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Aug. 2025
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Maintaining control of the House will be vital for Vance’s strategy of securing his own political standing by racking up wins for Trump.—
Francesca Chambers,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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For aspiring thought leaders, this path offers a potent blueprint.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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That means the studio already has an awards campaign blueprint for Johnson to follow.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
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In the email exchange with University of Texas faculty who were preparing a grant application for a federal methane-reduction program, Pruett blamed the increases on inadequate infrastructure to capture the gas.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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The combined total number of students the college will serve in fall 2025 is 10,706 when factoring in these additional programs.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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Paul looks the part and Savaiinaea has the footwork and athleticism needed to thrive in this zone-blocking scheme.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Park’s character in Confidence Queen Park sets one clever trap after another, fitting each scheme into a larger puzzle.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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After graduating, Dudek spent nearly a decade working for tech companies that contracted with the federal government on modernization projects, before migrating to several jobs within federal agencies themselves.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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The complaint also seeks the halt of all work on the project, pending the investigation the petition seeks.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Master plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/master%20plan. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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