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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
Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
According to Bloomberg, OpenAI is pausing its planned Stargate data center project in the UK, highlighting how even the most aggressive AI infrastructure buildouts are running up against real-world constraints like energy costs and regulation.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
The organizing committee is expected to raise awareness of contract opportunities at upcoming events this year such as forums and planned activities.
—City News Service, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
For developers, the code would reduce the need for planned developments, streamline development standards, and make the city’s code more approachable.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
The planned retail price is $68.
—New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2026
A day before going on sale to the general public, London’s Wireless Festival has been canceled after headliner Kanye West was denied entry into the United Kingdom, bringing an abrupt end to days of controversy surrounding his planned appearance.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 7 Apr. 2026
In January 2025, builders had completed 60 of the planned 167 floors, representing just over a third of the final structure.
—Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
That year, the Andalusian government also purchased the Buenavista Palace as the site for the planned museum.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Text discussions continued on after the in-person meetings ended and further talks were planned during the night, Iranian state TV reported, citing a source.
—Azhar Sukri,kevin Breuninger,terri Cullen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
This is the kind of piece that helps every outfit feel planned.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Ten minutes later, the capsule's drogue parachutes deployed as planned, followed in short succession by its three big main chutes.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Sit at the tables of dialogue and mediation, not at the tables where rearmament is planned and death is deliberated!
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
The watch party was among several planned across California on Friday.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
The Sky have not provided a timeline for the completion of the Bedford Park facility, which originally was planned to open in December.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
In celebration of its centennial, La Concha has a slate of special events planned, including a 100 Years of Salsa series, rum pairing dinners in collaboration with Papa’s Pilar Distillery and a Gatsby-style Repeal of Prohibition brunch.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The planned power outages are just one tool to minimize wildfire risks, Xcel Energy-Colorado President Robert Kenney said in an interview with The Denver Post.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
According to Bloomberg, OpenAI is pausing its planned Stargate data center project in the UK, highlighting how even the most aggressive AI infrastructure buildouts are running up against real-world constraints like energy costs and regulation.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
The organizing committee is expected to raise awareness of contract opportunities at upcoming events this year such as forums and planned activities.
—City News Service, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
For developers, the code would reduce the need for planned developments, streamline development standards, and make the city’s code more approachable.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
The planned retail price is $68.
—New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2026
A day before going on sale to the general public, London’s Wireless Festival has been canceled after headliner Kanye West was denied entry into the United Kingdom, bringing an abrupt end to days of controversy surrounding his planned appearance.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 7 Apr. 2026
In January 2025, builders had completed 60 of the planned 167 floors, representing just over a third of the final structure.
—Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
That year, the Andalusian government also purchased the Buenavista Palace as the site for the planned museum.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
The person throwing the bowling ball might not have intended a specific victim to be killed, or even knowingly planned to kill someone, but nonetheless did something that was obviously likely to cause serious harm.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Text discussions continued on after the in-person meetings ended and further talks were planned during the night, Iranian state TV reported, citing a source.
—Azhar Sukri,kevin Breuninger,terri Cullen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
This is the kind of piece that helps every outfit feel planned.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Ten minutes later, the capsule's drogue parachutes deployed as planned, followed in short succession by its three big main chutes.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Sit at the tables of dialogue and mediation, not at the tables where rearmament is planned and death is deliberated!
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
The watch party was among several planned across California on Friday.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
The Sky have not provided a timeline for the completion of the Bedford Park facility, which originally was planned to open in December.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
In celebration of its centennial, La Concha has a slate of special events planned, including a 100 Years of Salsa series, rum pairing dinners in collaboration with Papa’s Pilar Distillery and a Gatsby-style Repeal of Prohibition brunch.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planned
Adjective
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Portfolio Homes are a free selection of pre-designed and pre-approved, small scale home building plans the city is offering at no cost to a resident or developer.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2026
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With designed runs, Iamaleava can take the next leap of his career.—
Benjamin Royer,
Daily News,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Tests of intelligence and brain function showed the same results whether or not people drank fluoridated water growing up, a highly anticipated, long-term study found.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
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Nine months earlier, in October 2024, tensions over anticipated traffic at Raising Cane’s on Eagle Road sparked conversations about why large fast-food chains like Cane’s and In-N-Out were treated, under code, the same as drive-thru dry-cleaners or banks.—
Rose Evans
April 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Apr. 2026
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Teachers, principals and staff had been prepared to walk out for a strike if the deal was not reached.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Is your emergency kit prepared in case of a tornado?—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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My reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm, and not ill-intended.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Apr. 2026
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That was followed by an April 2025 executive order that, among other things, is intended to increase the number of parking spaces for big rigs.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Insurance scams involving deliberate auto collisions have a long history.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Leo is measured, deliberate and soft-spoken.—
Norah O'Donnell,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The rise of white-collar work made a college degree the expected path, and offshoring and free trade agreements through the turn of the century only accelerated that shift, leaving trade roles increasingly scarce.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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An expected nomination hearing for Federal Reserve chair candidate Kevin Warsh has been delayed, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC on Thursday evening.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Harris organized a meeting at his auto-body shop with Chunky Parker.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Romero Group was organized by Williams in 2017 and had a social media page identifying the company as a construction firm offering commercial and residential development and construction.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Patients and the company had hoped the therapy could move into an FDA review based on existing evidence, a hope that was dashed Monday.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Planned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planned. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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