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 desire for the playground emerged during some 40 community outreach meetings that city staff held in developing a master plan for the park.
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Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 24 May 2025
When weighing closures, district officials looked at multiple factors — such as enrollment, building utilization and renovation costs — while drawing from a facilities master plan and community input.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
Nearly five months after a firestorm laid waste to a wide swath of Pacific Palisades, Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday that the global infrastructure firm AECOM will help develop a master plan for rebuilding the area, as well as a plan for reconstructing utilities and other infrastructure.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
The city of Gary now has a master plan for its downtown, so the time is now for developers to commit to its new vision.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 24 May 2025
When weighing closures, district officials looked at multiple factors — such as enrollment, building utilization and renovation costs — while drawing from a facilities master plan and community input.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
Nearly five months after a firestorm laid waste to a wide swath of Pacific Palisades, Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday that the global infrastructure firm AECOM will help develop a master plan for rebuilding the area, as well as a plan for reconstructing utilities and other infrastructure.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
The city of Gary now has a master plan for its downtown, so the time is now for developers to commit to its new vision.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for master plan
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Worries about environmental effects have also been at the forefront, as groups such as the Center for Biological Diversity and the Friends of the Everglades filed a lawsuit Friday to halt the detention center plans.—
Makiya Seminera,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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Muon Space plans for the constellation to be able to scan every point on Earth every 20 minutes, with more wildfire prone areas being scanned more frequently.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
29 June 2025
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The strategy has led to renovation of tennis grounds for several Masters 1000 events in Cincinnati, Madrid, Rome, Paris and Shanghai.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2025
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On TikTok, users say that the strategy can enhance mood, endurance, brain health, and more.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
19 June 2025
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Rihanna’s business empire follows the same blueprint Baker pioneered, using stardom to control an entire industry.—
Sonari Glinton,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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But even with Durant’s resurgence as a blueprint, the expectation is caution.—
Kristian Winfield,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
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The Hawks flag football program captured their sixth state championship.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Then, there's more cool stuff on the books, like orbital refueling and missions to the Moon in partnership with NASA's Artemis program.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2025
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Galeotti said these schemes can increase the national deficit and threaten the long-term viability of health care for seniors, individuals with disabilities and other citizens who need these programs.—
Jenna Sundel
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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And most recycling schemes are still small-scale, unable to keep up with the sheer volume of cheap and short-use clothing flowing through the system.—
Zoe Bayliss Wong,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Throughout the day, visitors checked out the exhibit, participated in their own art projects and enjoyed entertainment.—
Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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Under state law, the county can issue the debt over five years and complete its projects in another five.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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“Master plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/master%20plan. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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