1
as in strategy
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
there is a contingency plan in the office for handling almost any emergency
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2
as in goal
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
our plan is to finish up by next Friday
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as in to prepare
to work out the details of (something) in advance
we planned the school dance down to the smallest detail
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as in to intend
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I plan to have a party for my birthday, even if I have to throw it myself
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Recent Examples of plan
Susan Tompor, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
But Kenwood, which still owns the property, needed 120 to 125 parking spots to move the plan foward, Anderson said in May 2023 during a community meeting.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Sometimes it is planned, timed, choreographed, and orchestrated.
—Julia Dhar, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
These savers could contribute up to a maximum of $34,750 in a 401(k) plan in 2025.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
But Kenwood, which still owns the property, needed 120 to 125 parking spots to move the plan foward, Anderson said in May 2023 during a community meeting.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
The discount chain Aldi, known for its low prices and no frills approach to grocery shopping, is planning to open more than 225 new stores nationwide in 2025.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Sometimes it is planned, timed, choreographed, and orchestrated.
—Julia Dhar, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plan
Noun
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Seeking professional guidance early is key so that strategies can be examined and coordinated effectively.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Wasserman, the committee's chairman, directed the council to suggest a new distribution strategy for the committee to review in December.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Create a list of 20-30 companies aligned with your career goals.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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China’s already reached its goal of getting 300 million people involved.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Crunch talks The industry split on this issue comes as auto bosses prepare to meet the EU’s von der Leyen on Friday.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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House Republicans’ divisions on how the United States should engage in foreign wars will be on full display on Wednesday as the House prepares to vote on a handful of amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Despite lacking any legal education or experience, Routh dismissed his lawyers earlier this year and intends to defend himself at trial.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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It is not intended as legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By combining hierarchical planning, reinforcement learning, and motion data drawn from human players, the project provides a blueprint for building robots that are efficient and intuitive in their movements.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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Lessons from Jasmine’s Career Journey Jasmine’s evolution from marketer to product leader offers a blueprint for navigating disruption in today’s rapidly changing world of work.—
AJ Thomas,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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In a 2004 study, the United States Institute of Peace said that hundreds of terrorist groups had migrated online, utilizing a tool meant for better communication for often nefarious purposes.—
Richard Frankel,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In addition to the main compartment, the bag has two zippered pockets in front, a rear zipped pocket, and a mesh expansion that is designed to hold a water bottle, to-go coffee mug, umbrella, or sunglasses case.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Tejasvi designed it with large-font type to make text easier to see and read, and a soft, blue theme intended to be soothing to people who may come to the site fresh from a scam and be fearful or frazzled.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That same year the Clippers and Aspiration signed deals that contemplated a $300 million partnership for Aspiration to sponsor the Clippers’ arena and the team’s jersey patch.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The film’s title carries particular significance for Yoon, who has been contemplating it for 15 years.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plan. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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