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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
Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
The president's latest threats are disrupting, at least briefly, what had been a sustained rally in tech, built on hundreds of billions of dollars in planned spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure.
—Ari Levy,jordan Novet, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
But the system has yet to actually be deployed, and its planned deployment, at least for now, is modest in scope.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
The planned retail price is $169.
—Ben Coxworth
october 10, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2025
No speculative or half-built megaprojects and planned expansions.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Approximately half of the show’s second season has been filmed to date, with a pre-planned hiatus scheduled for next week.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
The show will be on a pre-planned hiatus and resume production after Thanksgiving.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
One analysis estimated the loss of credits could cost Oregon about 4 gigawatts of planned wind and solar energy, which is roughly enough electricity to power 1 million homes.
—Monica Samayoa, ProPublica, 8 Oct. 2025
Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
With the latest installment of New York Luxury Bridal Fashion Week getting started Tuesday, the rollout of the new format is being planned for April 2026 at the Starrett-Lehigh Building.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Also planned are playgrounds, picnic areas, exercise stations, trails, parking and restrooms.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
The Take Care performer has planned to appeal the decision.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 13 Oct. 2025
There are about 170 Miracle bars planned for the 2025 Christmas season.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
There are more than 2,000 local protests and rallies planned across the country, according to the release.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
She was meant to tour her seventh era with Lover Fest, a four-show celebration planned for Boston and Los Angeles.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
NBCUniversal has three different NBA nights planned to roll out over the next several months.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
Production for the second half will begin after a pre-planned hiatus in October and November, unrelated to Del Rio's exit.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
The president's latest threats are disrupting, at least briefly, what had been a sustained rally in tech, built on hundreds of billions of dollars in planned spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure.
—Ari Levy,jordan Novet, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
But the system has yet to actually be deployed, and its planned deployment, at least for now, is modest in scope.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
The planned retail price is $169.
—Ben Coxworth
october 10, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2025
No speculative or half-built megaprojects and planned expansions.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Approximately half of the show’s second season has been filmed to date, with a pre-planned hiatus scheduled for next week.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
The show will be on a pre-planned hiatus and resume production after Thanksgiving.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
One analysis estimated the loss of credits could cost Oregon about 4 gigawatts of planned wind and solar energy, which is roughly enough electricity to power 1 million homes.
—Monica Samayoa, ProPublica, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
His legal team planned to contest the admissibility of the undercover evidence, but at a hearing in January, 2022, just as a judge’s associate began reciting the charges against him, White interrupted.
—Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
With the latest installment of New York Luxury Bridal Fashion Week getting started Tuesday, the rollout of the new format is being planned for April 2026 at the Starrett-Lehigh Building.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Also planned are playgrounds, picnic areas, exercise stations, trails, parking and restrooms.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
The Take Care performer has planned to appeal the decision.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 13 Oct. 2025
There are about 170 Miracle bars planned for the 2025 Christmas season.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
There are more than 2,000 local protests and rallies planned across the country, according to the release.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
She was meant to tour her seventh era with Lover Fest, a four-show celebration planned for Boston and Los Angeles.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
NBCUniversal has three different NBA nights planned to roll out over the next several months.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planned
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The collection includes towels, sheets and bedding at opening price points designed to offer a natural alternative to synthetic textiles in the value category.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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What To Know The Nogales facility was designed to provide temporary housing and services for migrants awaiting processing or deportation.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In contrast, this approach lets cells self-direct their own growth, forming both blood and beating heart cells within the same system, much like nature intended.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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They’re mainly intended to handle the inference stage of running AI models — the phase after the technology is trained.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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War would also mean no deliberate, orderly transfer of some 12,000 Islamic State detainees from Kurdish to Syrian state prisons.—
Hassan Hassan,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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Hints of unease momentarily heightened as the Spartans — deliberate and layered — went to work.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The highly anticipated launch, the vehicle's fourth flight of 2025 and first since May 27, finally took place after two mission scrubs – the first for a vehicle anomaly and the second due to weather.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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The anticipated $120 million epic got a lengthy standing ovation and is being talked about as a major awards contender for Netflix.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rietz prepared accordingly, downloading some podcasts to her phone for herself, along with some cartoons, which were part of her 4-year-old daughter’s weekend routine.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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My experience prepared me to contribute immediately when I was appointed to the School Board in January of this year.—
Pioneer Press elections team,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There’s still room for ‘modern meadows’ where more naturalistic, wild designs meet refined borders and simplicity—providing a little distinction helps each area of your garden feel more intentional.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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The word ‘intentional’ is overused, and the act of being intentional is underutilized.—
Bo Howard,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Darius Slay was an expected cap casualty.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Local planning agencies across the state are wrestling with how to zone data center projects under existing codes, and utilities are rushing to meet expected demand.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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More than $7,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe campaign, organized by the Hickman County Times on behalf of Main Street Media, to support the families of the victims of the fatal explosion.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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My dad was very intense about the space, similar to me, being really calming and organized.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Planned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planned. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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