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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
Bora Erden, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The planned location is on the south side of Cedar Road, near Bruce Road, on a curved street.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Gates has been in India this week ahead of his planned address.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Ever since Adam Driver let slip in October that Disney axed a planned Star Wars movie centering on his character Ben Solo, fans of the franchise have been rather upset that the studio didn’t greenlight the project.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
As such, a cybersecurity failure in the F-35 program would be a serious breach that could jeopardize the integrity of planned and upcoming missions.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
The planned 172,000-square-foot facility, projected to cost upwards of $100 million, would sit on an old farm field at Moore’s Station Road and East Lake Mary Boulevard, near the Orlando Sanford International Airport.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
California State University plumbers, electricians and other skilled trade workers launched a planned four-day strike Tuesday morning to protest the university’s decision.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Strong, damaging winds and growing fire danger across Colorado’s lower elevations may cause thousands to lose power Tuesday, whether through planned or unplanned outages.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Hoping for the best, the astronauts went into pre-flight medical quarantine at the Johnson Space Center on Friday evening and planned to fly to the Kennedy Space Center on March 1 to prepare for launch.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron called for calm ahead of rallies planned Saturday by far-right groups in memory of the activist – Quentin Deranque, 23.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
In December, state regulators ordered Edison to identify fire risks on its 355 miles of out-of service transmission lines located in areas of high fire risk and tell regulators how executives planned to use the lines in the future.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Analysts also note that South Korea’s KF-21, with stealth features and planned fifth-generation upgrades, could further limit the J-35’s export prospects in the region.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Delivery and installation are planned for the fall of 2026, with crews hoping to finish before the rainy season arrives.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Feb. 2026
But the latest batch of files contained an email correspondence between Epstein and Lutnick in 2012, where Lutnick planned a trip to Epstein's island.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
The Biden administration planned to expand slow zones off the East Coast to protect the whales.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Sakamoto, meanwhile, lost more than eight potential points after landing off balance on a triple flip, leaving her unable to attempt a planned triple toe loop in combination.
—Bora Erden, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The planned location is on the south side of Cedar Road, near Bruce Road, on a curved street.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Gates has been in India this week ahead of his planned address.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Ever since Adam Driver let slip in October that Disney axed a planned Star Wars movie centering on his character Ben Solo, fans of the franchise have been rather upset that the studio didn’t greenlight the project.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
As such, a cybersecurity failure in the F-35 program would be a serious breach that could jeopardize the integrity of planned and upcoming missions.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
The planned 172,000-square-foot facility, projected to cost upwards of $100 million, would sit on an old farm field at Moore’s Station Road and East Lake Mary Boulevard, near the Orlando Sanford International Airport.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
California State University plumbers, electricians and other skilled trade workers launched a planned four-day strike Tuesday morning to protest the university’s decision.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Strong, damaging winds and growing fire danger across Colorado’s lower elevations may cause thousands to lose power Tuesday, whether through planned or unplanned outages.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Güell’s vision was to build an estate for affluent families—Gaudí planned 60 homes, a market, and gardens inspired by British parks (which explains the English spelling of the Catalan word parc), but the scheme never took off.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Hoping for the best, the astronauts went into pre-flight medical quarantine at the Johnson Space Center on Friday evening and planned to fly to the Kennedy Space Center on March 1 to prepare for launch.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron called for calm ahead of rallies planned Saturday by far-right groups in memory of the activist – Quentin Deranque, 23.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
In December, state regulators ordered Edison to identify fire risks on its 355 miles of out-of service transmission lines located in areas of high fire risk and tell regulators how executives planned to use the lines in the future.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Analysts also note that South Korea’s KF-21, with stealth features and planned fifth-generation upgrades, could further limit the J-35’s export prospects in the region.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Delivery and installation are planned for the fall of 2026, with crews hoping to finish before the rainy season arrives.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Feb. 2026
But the latest batch of files contained an email correspondence between Epstein and Lutnick in 2012, where Lutnick planned a trip to Epstein's island.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
The Biden administration planned to expand slow zones off the East Coast to protect the whales.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planned
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With designed runs, Iamaleava can take the next leap of his career.—
Benjamin Royer,
Daily News,
18 Jan. 2026
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Given this lack of clarity and the anticipated legal battles, any potential refunds are expected to take a significant amount of time to actually reach the broader economy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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The much anticipated showdown between powerhouses Etiwanda and Sierra Canyon will happen on Tuesday night at Etiwanda in the Southern Section Open Division semifinals.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Prioritize your safety by staying informed and prepared.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Residents were prepared with Ziploc bags full of change, and the runners would give Mardi Gras beads in return for money.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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One bite of the blue lobster fettuccine, and you’ll be convinced this is just how things were intended.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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In that instance, police found gasoline cans and accelerant, saying the suspect(s) intended to light the building on fire.—
Statesman Staff,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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The turning off of all communications is more likely to have been a deliberate act than a total system failure.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
22 Feb. 2026
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To this end, the event was likely either a misunderstanding or a deliberate probing of China’s aerial defense response.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Despite the lower expected future tax rate of 24%, the conversion would have yielded $2,000 more, Vanguard said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The league said her expected timeline for recovery is four to six months, which could run into the start of the Minnesota Lynx’s season.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sponsors organized hair and makeup sessions in the Olympic villages, which went through an average of 365 kilograms of pasta and 10,000 eggs a day.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Oprah put me on to this patent leather travel jewelry case, which keeps all my precious gems organized, safe, and secure.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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Small, intentional touches can instantly brighten your home’s exterior.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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The partnership is intentional.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Planned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planned. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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