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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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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To meet this demand, the market required crops engineered for this new era, encouraging innovation that produced plants sturdy enough for cross-country travel and aggressive enough to thrive in any backyard soil.
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Unlike artists attempting to engineer their next viral moment, EMIN views the success as something that happened organically.
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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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The fair's conferences were held at the Art Institute, and on the current site of La Rabida Hospital was a recreation of the La Rabida convent in Spain, where Columbus plotted his voyages.
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Everyone loved it, without pretense, staying up late to watch it and then plotting our own stunts the next day.
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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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Agents also intercepted calls between the two discussing drug and firearm trafficking, during which Rodriguez arranged for deliveries to be made to his home.
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Accordingly, the house is raised 14 feet above the ground, with rooms arranged primarily on one level.
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These sets are spacious, easy to maneuver, and durable enough to handle all of your future trips—and prices start at just $76.
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This Black+Decker cordless vacuum has a slim, lightweight design that’s easy to maneuver and converts into a handheld for messes on furniture, storacases, car seats, and more.
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“Mastermind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mastermind. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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