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
The news was first reported by Oaklandside, which notes that the architecture comes from San Francisco firm Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects, with a landscaping master plan done by Oakland outfit EinwillerKuehl.
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
The city’s first broadband master plan, which was prompted by an outcry from low-income neighborhoods during the pandemic, aims to lower household costs for high-speed internet by increasing competition.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Considering the 12th pick is merely one of the 13 selections the Dolphins now possess, maybe this is part of some master plan from Miami’s new circle of trust.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Still, the vision falls short of what architects envisioned in a 2013 master plan for Liberty Park.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
The city’s first broadband master plan, which was prompted by an outcry from low-income neighborhoods during the pandemic, aims to lower household costs for high-speed internet by increasing competition.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Considering the 12th pick is merely one of the 13 selections the Dolphins now possess, maybe this is part of some master plan from Miami’s new circle of trust.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Still, the vision falls short of what architects envisioned in a 2013 master plan for Liberty Park.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for master plan
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The Venezuelan government requested information about the incident and the action plan for mitigating and containing the spill, and demanded reparation measures in accordance with international environmental law, the statement added.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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While this puts a literal damper on vacation plans, locals celebrate this time of year, as it is needed for keeping the lush foliage and crops at their best.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Yet beneath the surface, many creators are operating without structure — no strategy tying the pieces together, no plan for when the pace changes.—
Sandra Richards,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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City officials credited the reduction to proactive enforcement strategies, daily police operations by uniformed and plain-clothes officers, and strong relationships with residents and business owners that support communication and crime prevention efforts.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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The downloadable content includes two operator skins, weapon blueprints, charms and other cosmetic items, along with experience boosts.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Along with the launch of its chatbot for clinicians last month, OpenAI also published a wish list that the company described as a blueprint for unlocking AI’s potential to change the broader health care system.—
Brittany Trang,
STAT,
6 May 2026
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The study confirmed, for example, a structural dimming across Europe consistent with both LED retrofitting programs and government conservation mandates, a policy signal visible from space.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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That has caused several groups to propose their own ways to fix the program.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Except this time, with a new head coach, new offensive and defensive schemes, new selflessness and trust in each other, the Knicks look better.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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In the grand scheme of things, that is the blink of a marmoset’s eye.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Prosecutors allege Price failed to disclose payments received by a company owned by his wife from developers and public agencies with matters pending before the City Council, and failed to recuse himself from votes involving those projects.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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In selecting Norwich, a city centrally located in the eastern part of the state, the team has found a home stadium that looks much different than the large-scale plans Swanston had for a $1 billion waterfront stadium and mixed-use development project in Bridgeport.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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“Master plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/master%20plan. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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