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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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as in designed
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as in anticipated
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Recent Examples of planned
Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
The actor then responded with a pre-planned flurry of curse words, and the following two decades were filled with couple's counseling, subtle digs and many more of Damon's attempts to sneak into Kimmel's studio.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
The planned retail price is $799.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
The planned 100,000 resignations come as a part of this program, known as the Deferred Resignation Program (DRP).
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The planned renovation includes adding a modernized robotics workshop, physics lab and elevator to the structure, as well as structural improvements like a new HVAC system to withstand extreme heat.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
His daughters -- Paityn Decker, 9; Evelyn Decker, 8; and Olivia Decker, 5 -- had left home for a planned visitation with him on May 30, and never returned, officials said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
The planned units will be complemented by loft-style apartments on the building’s top floor.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Unless pre-planned or approved, a pass will not be issued if three other students from any particular class are already out of the room.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
If all goes as planned, Charlotte could advance autonomous construction technology on Earth and the Moon.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Late Night is just one of several engagements Swift has planned for the rollout of Life of a Showgirl.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
Smoothie King planned a brand crossover for Monday, so that Starbucks Rewards members can show their stars rewards for a free 20-ounce protein coffee smoothie.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The news comes as little surprise, given two key members of NBCUniversal’s leadership group answered in the affirmative when asked by The Athletic last August if the network planned to ask the rapper to return for on-air work at the 2026 Games.
—Jenna West, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
One assumes this exhibit was planned way in advance of that all-consuming conservative wave that no curator can now get out of their mind.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
As of this week, the city has 300 more units planned.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
While many were sold off, hundreds are planned to be converted into new ALDI locations.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
The planned schedule of deals begins at noon ET with an exclusive T-shirt giveaway, followed by drops of deals for $1 Cantina Chicken Soft Tacos every other hour.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
The actor then responded with a pre-planned flurry of curse words, and the following two decades were filled with couple's counseling, subtle digs and many more of Damon's attempts to sneak into Kimmel's studio.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
The planned retail price is $799.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
The planned 100,000 resignations come as a part of this program, known as the Deferred Resignation Program (DRP).
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The planned renovation includes adding a modernized robotics workshop, physics lab and elevator to the structure, as well as structural improvements like a new HVAC system to withstand extreme heat.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
His daughters -- Paityn Decker, 9; Evelyn Decker, 8; and Olivia Decker, 5 -- had left home for a planned visitation with him on May 30, and never returned, officials said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
The planned units will be complemented by loft-style apartments on the building’s top floor.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Unless pre-planned or approved, a pass will not be issued if three other students from any particular class are already out of the room.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
There was no immediate word on whether the Aztecs planned to do another flash sale.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
If all goes as planned, Charlotte could advance autonomous construction technology on Earth and the Moon.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Late Night is just one of several engagements Swift has planned for the rollout of Life of a Showgirl.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
Smoothie King planned a brand crossover for Monday, so that Starbucks Rewards members can show their stars rewards for a free 20-ounce protein coffee smoothie.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The news comes as little surprise, given two key members of NBCUniversal’s leadership group answered in the affirmative when asked by The Athletic last August if the network planned to ask the rapper to return for on-air work at the 2026 Games.
—Jenna West, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
One assumes this exhibit was planned way in advance of that all-consuming conservative wave that no curator can now get out of their mind.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
As of this week, the city has 300 more units planned.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
While many were sold off, hundreds are planned to be converted into new ALDI locations.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planned
Verb
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Like its rival, Shudder, Screambox lacks parental control features, despite the content ratings for most of its movies being designed to exclude younger viewers.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Spacecraft designed for rapid drops Arc stands about 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide, roughly the size of a large tabletop.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That's much faster than in many hospitals, especially those intended for civilians.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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This time, in lieu of a runway, the brand hosted a fictional auction of its founders, intended to be a commentary on the commodification of creativity.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Now, faced with deliberate racial gerrymandering in other states and unchecked executive overreach at home, California must respond with equal determination.—
Trena Turner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Singer-songwriter Baby Rose stepped into a suite of Nina Simone songs, her voice—smoky, deliberate—pouring into the choreography.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This week, Luke Combs is feeling wistful, Leon Thomas is feeling vindictive, and of course, the most anticipated pop release of the entire year is finally upon us.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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The anticipated transitional season?—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Stories can be prepared, but since most decisions ultimately fall to the roll of the dice, there’s an exciting spontaneity for the millions of people watching at home.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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The initial phase of the deployment includes a Marine air-ground task force aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima and two San Antonio-class transports, with more than 2,000 Marines prepared for rapid-response missions.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Whether her death was intentional or accidental remains unknown, but her heartbreak is unquestionable.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Moving from canvas to page was challenging, and deeply intentional, for Rosales.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s legal bill for her high-stakes congressional hearing on sanctuary cities last March has increased by $100,000, to bring the city’s total expected spending on the matter to a whopping $750,000.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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The song could be included in an expected Aaliyah album.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Over their many months of incarceration, the Cuban refugees organized and revolted, in some instances breaking out of their detention camps.—
Miriam Pensack,
The Dial,
30 Sep. 2025
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Progressive and religious groups, including Indivisible Charlotte and the Poor People’s Campaign, organized the protest.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated September 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Planned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planned. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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