Synonyms of planned

planned 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in designed

Related Words

• designed
• intended
• deliberate
• intentional
• conscious
• purposeful
• voluntary
• willed
• calculated
• advised
• knowing
• weighed
• considered
• studied
• premeditated
• purposive
• reasoned
• thoughtful
• measured
• set
• willful
• optional
• witting
• volunteer
• elective
• discretionary
• premeditative
• prepense

Dissimilar Words

• chance
• random
• unintentional
• inadvertent
• accidental
• incidental
• haphazard
• unwitting
• sudden
• necessary
• nondeliberate
• aimless
• required
• forced
• ordered
• mandatory
• desultory
• purposeless
• abrupt
• impetuous
• compulsory
• nonpurposive
• spontaneous
• involuntary
• obligatory
• hit-or-miss
• impromptu
• casual
• impulsive
• instinctive
• coerced
• extemporaneous
• nonelective
• unpremeditated
• unforced

2

as in anticipated

Related Words

• anticipated
• expected
• predicted
• awaited
• possible
• potential
• prospective
• future
• projected
• upcoming
• subsequent
• later
• forthcoming
• unborn
• nearing
• imminent
• eventual
• impending
• coming
• final
• ensuing
• after
• approaching
• oncoming
• last
• posterior
• pending
• ulterior
• ultimate

Dissimilar Words

• previous
• prior
• precedent
• past
• anterior
• preceding
• antecedent
• bygone

planned

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verb

past tense of plan

1

as in prepared

to work out the details of (something) in advance

we planned the school dance down to the smallest detail

Synonyms & Similar Words

• designed
• prepared
• organized
• arranged
• plotted
• calculated
• devised
• budgeted
• charted
• outlined
• choreographed
• projected
• shaped
• mapped (out)
• drafted
• blueprinted
• intended
• laid out
• framed
• contemplated
• strategized (about)
• schemed (out)
• conspired
• figured
• sketched
• contrived
• aimed
• intrigued
• meant
• had on
• concerted
• premeditated
• got up
• machinated
• meditated
• put up

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intended
• hoped
• contemplated
• proposed
• meant
• went
• aimed
• designed
• wished
• tried
• looked
• calculated
• attempted
• purposed
• allowed
• purported
• aspired
• meditated
• considered
• dreamed
• plotted
• figured on
• accomplished
• debated
• struggled
• executed
• performed
• achieved
• endeavored
• effected
• pondered
• schemed
• mulled (over)
• strove

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of planned

Adjective

The Sacramento County Office of Education and the county Department of Finance recently established new rules requiring the district to submit planned payments two days in advance so officials can ensure there is enough cash to cover them. — Chaewon Chung july 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

Killerspin, the table tennis company out of Chicago that put on the event, canceled a planned interview with the Herald on Thursday and did not respond to a question about the conference. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

That makes her planned brick-and-mortar, in a former Coned Pizza space, feel optimal. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026

Melvin, who is currently away on a pre-planned vacation, was back on air on Friday and briefly addressed the incident during the broadcast. — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

These titles come with enhanced graphics options and planned achievements. — Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

The spontaneous rejection comes even after a larger planned protest was quashed by MetLife Stadium security in the hours before the final ceremony. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026

During that time, hotel guests will also have the chance to interact with the performers with planned meet-and-greets as well as participate in themed pool parties, KIDZ BOP karaoke, and concert movie screenings throughout the weekend. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

During its CinemaCon presentation in April, it was revealed that the planned theatrical release date was slated for June 30, 2028. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026

Verb

Player sales — which are planned for, are made on Newcastle’s terms and, where possible, at the point of maximum value — have become integral. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026

The pair had planned on getting engaged soon, Sarah Milgrim’s father, Robert Milgrim, previously told The Star. — Caroline Zimmerman july 17, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

The rocket performed as planned, sticking to a nominal trajectory and deploying the payloads right on schedule. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 18 July 2026

Transportation routes must also be planned carefully and require special permits. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

Aerospace companies can anticipate when a part or machine is likely to require service, and with that, maintenance schedules for service teams can be planned in advance, with unexpected malfunctions handled on the fly. — Beena Ammanath, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Earlier on stage, Warren expressed excitement for other local stadiums under development, including Northwestern’s new Ryan Field set to open this fall and the Chicago Fire’s planned McDonald’s Park at the 78 redevelopment in the South Loop. — Chris Placek, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

In another discrepancy, Crump said that a witness reported Wells had planned to leave on the boat with his friends, contradicting the sheriff's theory. — ABC News, 11 July 2026

On Friday, during a press conference discussing the latest on Wells’ suspicious death, attorney Ben Crump announced that Tyler Perry had agreed to pay the family’s funeral costs, while Colin Kaepernick planned to pay for an independent autopsy. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 July 2026