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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
Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Lots of planned and gated communities, such as Riverstone, are popping up, giving families safe and modern housing options, and there are great condos and apartments in Sugar Land Town Square.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
During their stay, the astronauts conducted various scientific experiments and added two of a planned 23 experimental modules to the station.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The 159-unit residential development is part of a larger 23-acre Wildflower Station project, which includes single-family homes, condominiums, and a planned commercial development entitled in 2018.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Gorst moved up a planned trip to the US – and effectively never left.
—Jeremy Herb, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Ahead of the planned 23 April closing, the company announced a new senior leadership team, composed of many standing Mytheresa executives that will now assume their same titles at the group level.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
The Glossier grant helped her pay for inventory to make a Sephora launch happen after other planned funding fell through.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Tiffany's absence in class, at work, and even a planned trip to Texas left her family worried.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
Dan Mangan, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Pedro had planned to spend October 19, the day of the Louvre heist, at the famed museum with his mother and grandfather.
—Caroline Baum, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
For 2026, 85 Crisp Originals are planned.
—Partner Content, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
The duo originally planned to target Trump in the season premiere as a one-time thing (featuring a graphically nude Trump).
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Near the end of the Biden Administration, A250 contracted with iCivics, a civics-education organization founded by Sandra Day O’Connor, to research activities planned around the country.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile peaceful protests and initiatives led by different activist and professional collectives are planned which could also increase public pressure on Serbian lawmakers.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Collins’ 2025 season in Grand Slam tournaments didn’t exactly go as planned.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Originally planned for a fall 2025 premiere, CIA in July was pushed to midseason.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Rumors have swirled that Jaramillo was at the center of an ambush or that his murder was part of planned retribution, but Cordero-Stutz reaffirmed that his death was a random encounter that could have happened to any deputy that day.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Lots of planned and gated communities, such as Riverstone, are popping up, giving families safe and modern housing options, and there are great condos and apartments in Sugar Land Town Square.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
During their stay, the astronauts conducted various scientific experiments and added two of a planned 23 experimental modules to the station.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The 159-unit residential development is part of a larger 23-acre Wildflower Station project, which includes single-family homes, condominiums, and a planned commercial development entitled in 2018.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Gorst moved up a planned trip to the US – and effectively never left.
—Jeremy Herb, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Ahead of the planned 23 April closing, the company announced a new senior leadership team, composed of many standing Mytheresa executives that will now assume their same titles at the group level.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
The Glossier grant helped her pay for inventory to make a Sephora launch happen after other planned funding fell through.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Tiffany's absence in class, at work, and even a planned trip to Texas left her family worried.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
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McConnell ordered that the administration use Section 32 funds to make up the difference between the 65% of benefits the administration planned to pay by using the contingency fund and the full value of the benefits.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Pedro had planned to spend October 19, the day of the Louvre heist, at the famed museum with his mother and grandfather.
—Caroline Baum, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
For 2026, 85 Crisp Originals are planned.
—Partner Content, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
The duo originally planned to target Trump in the season premiere as a one-time thing (featuring a graphically nude Trump).
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Near the end of the Biden Administration, A250 contracted with iCivics, a civics-education organization founded by Sandra Day O’Connor, to research activities planned around the country.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile peaceful protests and initiatives led by different activist and professional collectives are planned which could also increase public pressure on Serbian lawmakers.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Collins’ 2025 season in Grand Slam tournaments didn’t exactly go as planned.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Originally planned for a fall 2025 premiere, CIA in July was pushed to midseason.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planned
Adjective
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The highly anticipated fifth and final season will release on Netflix across three premiere dates with Volume 1 on November 26 (four episodes), Volume 2 on Christmas (three episodes), and The Finale on New Year’s Eve.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Mosconi Cup, which is organized by Matchroom, is the most anticipated event on the pool calendar, attracting roughly 3,000 fans each year, compared to roughly 500 tickets sold for the US Open finals.—
Jeremy Herb,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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And problems continue despite the flight cancellations designed to relieve stress on controllers struggling to deal with the shutdown.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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It is designed for easygoing travelers and families—and anyone who likes open air, hot cheese, and mountain views.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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This document is intended for CNBC Pro subscribers only and is not for distribution to the general public.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Then in the second quarter, Rodgers’ pass intended for DK Metcalf sailed high and was easily intercepted by safety RJ Mickens.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Officials have yet to determine whether the explosion was accidental or deliberate.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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It should be said that the NTSB — the National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the cause(s) of the crash — takes a very deliberate approach.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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His expected preliminary hearing, in which the defense would challenge the evidence used to arrest him and cross-examine the state's witnesses, has been postponed until January at the earliest.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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An expected dip in mortgage rates isn't likely enough to help house hunters much, analysts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nothing could have prepared her for the diagnosis that was yet to come.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Democrats prepared for a high-profile Trump rally or endorsement in Pennsylvania that never came.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Apartheid refers to something deliberate and intentional rather than a natural occurrence.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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And that double entendre wasn’t even intentional.—
Alex Ross,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Oscar-winning directors Spike Lee, George Miller, Giuseppe Tornatore and Gus Van Sant are also expected at the event, which is being organized by the Vatican’s culture office as part of the Catholic Church’s ongoing Holy Year celebrations.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Women in Entertainment gala is one of many events organized by The Hollywood Reporter annually, including, most recently, the Creators A-List dinner and the Power Business Managers breakfast.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Planned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planned. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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