planed 1 of 2

past tense of plane
as in smoothed
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps planed the wood for the picnic table perfectly smooth so that no one would get splinters

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planed

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verb (2)

past tense of plane

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Recent Examples of planed
Verb
As for what’s next, the triplets have trips planed to visit their cousins in Miami before heading to Martha’s Vineyard for a large family gathering. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 On Flight 12, however, the company planed to return Super Heavy a soft splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico rather than risk a recovery mishap that could damage the pad on the first flight of brand-new hardware. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 May 2026 The rough edges have been planed down, the cold chased out. — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026 In 2021, a man planed to propose to his girlfriend during a romantic gondola ride in Las Vegas, with passersby stopping to watch and record the sweet moment. — Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025 Timeline for the brand extends over the next two years into 2028, with new product launches planed over the next 24 months. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planed
Verb
  • Naturally curly hair can be reshaped with either, though hot rollers generally work best after the hair has been dried and smoothed if a more uniform curl pattern is desired.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Or was this decision smoothed by a long season of lesser works from the biggest artists?
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
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  • Cleopatra and Julius Caesar sailed the river with a 400-ship flotilla.
    — Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn sailed to another strong lead with an Argentine tango inspired by Black Swan.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2026
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  • Those with a SacRT ticket or digital pass can get $2 shaved off their rink ticket fee.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Miley Cyrus shaved the head of a fan who’s being treated for breast cancer.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Planed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planed. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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