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as in designed
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as in anticipated
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as in prepared
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 intended
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 planned
Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The rugged northwestern stretch of coastline narrowly avoided rampant development following a planned road connecting Scopello with San Vito Lo Capo with a public petition.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
In scope, the planned stadium development dwarfs the 23 other projects Kansas has realized through its sales tax and revenue, or STAR bond, program since 1999.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
For this reason, NASA doesn't hesitate to pull the plug on a planned EVA if potential issues arise in the days and hours leading up to it.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Here’s where to find planned and activated shelters.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
The subdivision would be a planned unit development, giving the city more control over the development standards than typical zoning would allow.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
His planned exit has led to a flood of Democratic candidates emerging to take over his seat.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
The president seems determined to act differently in Venezuela by assuming control of Venezuelan oil as part of his planned administration of the country.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
All other dates in South America and Mexico City will continue as planned.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
While the Buc-ee’s business is booming with 50+ locations nationwide and more planned in Georgia and around the South, all that success comes with growing pains.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The firm has plans to invest roughly $20 million in renovations later this year, with improvements planned for the guest rooms and meeting spaces, the atrium, lobby and restaurant, said Alex Halpern, co-founder of Ascendant.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
An afterparty is planned for later in the day.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Lawyers with the New York Legal Assistance Group planned to file a habeas corpus complaint by Tuesday for the Council staffer, according to a source familiar with the matter.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Saldaña is expected to continue to reprise her role in the Avatar franchise as Neytiri in the in-the-works fourth and fifth entries in the franchise, which are currently planned for release in 2029 and 2031, respectively.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
New projects throughout the region continued being built and still more are being planned now, but the pace has dropped from a gallop to a trot.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
But the planned Gayanga testing represents a small portion of the approximately 2,500 Detroit home demolitions city records show the company has conducted since 2017.
—Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The rugged northwestern stretch of coastline narrowly avoided rampant development following a planned road connecting Scopello with San Vito Lo Capo with a public petition.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
In scope, the planned stadium development dwarfs the 23 other projects Kansas has realized through its sales tax and revenue, or STAR bond, program since 1999.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
For this reason, NASA doesn't hesitate to pull the plug on a planned EVA if potential issues arise in the days and hours leading up to it.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Here’s where to find planned and activated shelters.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
The subdivision would be a planned unit development, giving the city more control over the development standards than typical zoning would allow.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
His planned exit has led to a flood of Democratic candidates emerging to take over his seat.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
The president seems determined to act differently in Venezuela by assuming control of Venezuelan oil as part of his planned administration of the country.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
More than 50 stores are planned for Denver and Colorado Springs, supported by a distribution center in Aurora.
—Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
All other dates in South America and Mexico City will continue as planned.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
While the Buc-ee’s business is booming with 50+ locations nationwide and more planned in Georgia and around the South, all that success comes with growing pains.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The firm has plans to invest roughly $20 million in renovations later this year, with improvements planned for the guest rooms and meeting spaces, the atrium, lobby and restaurant, said Alex Halpern, co-founder of Ascendant.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
An afterparty is planned for later in the day.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Lawyers with the New York Legal Assistance Group planned to file a habeas corpus complaint by Tuesday for the Council staffer, according to a source familiar with the matter.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Saldaña is expected to continue to reprise her role in the Avatar franchise as Neytiri in the in-the-works fourth and fifth entries in the franchise, which are currently planned for release in 2029 and 2031, respectively.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
New projects throughout the region continued being built and still more are being planned now, but the pace has dropped from a gallop to a trot.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planned
Adjective
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Variety reported that David Leitch was in talks to direct the anticipated movie.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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Brad Marchand was out again and Matthew Tkachuk has yet to play this season, with his return long anticipated return seen as imminent.—
Greg Cote
January 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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Having designed dozens of homes and studied many more, interior designers become accustomed to spotting some of the same home accessories over and over again.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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Today’s pairs are built for all conditions, designed to carry you through long days without blisters or fuss, while still looking effortless.—
Erica Paige,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The state has argued that males have biological advantages over females, and that the law was intended to protect women’s sports.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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The state only has to prove that McKee intended and accomplished the murders.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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However, what is missed is that these moves are far more deliberate actions, part of a larger tactical pattern.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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The shift is abrupt and deliberate, marking the threshold between Seminyak’s glorious disorder and the calm seclusion of the Oberoi Beach Resort, Bali.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
12 Jan. 2026
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The expected hearing in February will take place against the backdrop of Skubal’s uncertain future in Detroit.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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If the labor market is improving and the Supreme Court delivers the expected tariff refunds, the Fed would have almost no justification for adding further stimulus to the economy via a new round of cheaper money.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Officially called the Wage and Tax Statement, IRS Form W-2 is prepared by employers, who are required to send copies to their employees and to the IRS.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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That might have been intentional since at one time families of the employees in those houses lived on the grounds of the prison, often with prisoners working as house servants to the families.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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For the roughly 4 in 10 people who are resolute in finding a new job this year, Salemi advises being more intentional and strategic in your search to use the smaller pool of competition to your advantage.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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It was organized by the New York Immigration Coalition.—
Ali Bauman,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Her brother shaved his head alongside her, while friends organized care packages, drove her to sessions and offered constant encouragement.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Planned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planned. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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