as in architect
a person who designs and guides a plan or undertaking
the real mastermind behind the embezzlement scheme
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as in to engineer
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care
he was charged with masterminding a plan to redecorate the suite of offices without seriously disrupting business operations
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Recent Examples of mastermind
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
28 June 2026
The mastermind behind a Boise bank robbery that included a fake call about an active shooter received his sentence Friday from 4th District Judge James Cawthon, according to a news release from the Ada County Prosecutor’s Office.
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Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
Julia Coin
june 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
Then everyone is shocked to discover that Ray and Shorty have actually masterminded it all.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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Noun
The world's greatest criminal mastermind has not, however, so Lex Luthor comes out of retirement to defeat the Man of Steel once and for all.
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Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
28 June 2026
The mastermind behind a Boise bank robbery that included a fake call about an active shooter received his sentence Friday from 4th District Judge James Cawthon, according to a news release from the Ada County Prosecutor’s Office.
—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
Verb
Federal prosecutors said her signatures cost the federal programs more than six million dollars; the entire scheme, masterminded by a man in his late-20s named Steve Richardson, cost taxpayers $11 million.
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Julia Coin
june 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
Then everyone is shocked to discover that Ray and Shorty have actually masterminded it all.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mastermind
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Fourth & Central is intended to feel like a small, walkable community with new buildings that acknowledge the industrial history of the area , architect Alan Pullman said when the project was announced.
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The South Course reopened this summer with a renovation under the direction of renowned architect Brian Curley of Curley-Wagner Golf Design.
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Top-end homes are increasingly being engineered with structural systems more commonly associated with commercial buildings, including extensive steel framing that enables larger expanses of glass and fewer interior columns.
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While the community is defined by open space, the house itself is engineered to work with the climate, not fight it.
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The market is oversaturated, and Riley is a genius for not only recognizing that but realizing that all of these new DJs are going to need lawyers to negotiate their contracts.
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The decision, which was widely anticipated, does not end the pact immediately, but rather kicks off a decade-long annual review process for the three countries to negotiate on the treaty until the USMCA officially expires in 2036.
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That will really set the tone for that day, which is just being plotted out now, to really engage in a conversation that will be open to industry pass holders, press, and public to talk about the future of independent film.
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Sources tell OutKick that Pitaro backed Mark Jones in 2020 when Jones falsely accused police officers of plotting to shoot him.
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Prosecutors detailed at least four games in which the defendants are alleged to have schemed to have Beasley manipulate individual game stats for the benefit of gamblers.
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Among the schemes cited by officials was ATM jackpotting, a technically sophisticated form of theft in which criminals manipulate ATMs through malware, network intrusion or physical tampering to trigger unauthorized cash withdrawals.
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The floorplan is arranged with a clear separation between the living areas and private sleeping quarters of the home.
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Bunting arranged this way is appropriate for covering a speaker’s desk, draping the front of a platform or general decoration.
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Djokovic was imperious against Tsitsipas, and should be able to maneuver Rinderknech around despite his booming serve and all-attack game.
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Human bodies were like animals’ The few medical instruments of the revolutionary era were heavy in the hand, awkward in use and imprecise to maneuver.
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“Mastermind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastermind. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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