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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
Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Lots of planned and gated communities, such as Riverstone, are popping up, giving families safe and modern housing options, and there are great condos and apartments in Sugar Land Town Square.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
During their stay, the astronauts conducted various scientific experiments and added two of a planned 23 experimental modules to the station.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The 159-unit residential development is part of a larger 23-acre Wildflower Station project, which includes single-family homes, condominiums, and a planned commercial development entitled in 2018.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Gorst moved up a planned trip to the US – and effectively never left.
—Jeremy Herb, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Ahead of the planned 23 April closing, the company announced a new senior leadership team, composed of many standing Mytheresa executives that will now assume their same titles at the group level.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
The Glossier grant helped her pay for inventory to make a Sephora launch happen after other planned funding fell through.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Tiffany's absence in class, at work, and even a planned trip to Texas left her family worried.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
The company has previously stated that its first production vehicle is planned for market entry in 2027.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
More recently, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) planned to build a train line for Caracas’ metro, before pulling out.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 7 Jan. 2026
The development was planned as a 283-unit luxury apartment complex called Harker Heights before the fire sparked Friday night.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Loogootee Mayor Brian Ader previously told IndyStar that the city planned to appeal the District Court's decision, but an appeal was never filed.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
City officials also planned to testify, spokesperson Jack VanderToll said.
—Ryan Oehrli
january 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
Key Frogs withdraw from portal Two Horned Frogs who planned to enter the portal had a change of heart and will remain in Fort Worth.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
The ship returned to PortMiami as planned on Saturday morning, November 8.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Rumors have swirled that Jaramillo was at the center of an ambush or that his murder was part of planned retribution, but Cordero-Stutz reaffirmed that his death was a random encounter that could have happened to any deputy that day.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Lots of planned and gated communities, such as Riverstone, are popping up, giving families safe and modern housing options, and there are great condos and apartments in Sugar Land Town Square.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
During their stay, the astronauts conducted various scientific experiments and added two of a planned 23 experimental modules to the station.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The 159-unit residential development is part of a larger 23-acre Wildflower Station project, which includes single-family homes, condominiums, and a planned commercial development entitled in 2018.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Gorst moved up a planned trip to the US – and effectively never left.
—Jeremy Herb, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Ahead of the planned 23 April closing, the company announced a new senior leadership team, composed of many standing Mytheresa executives that will now assume their same titles at the group level.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
The Glossier grant helped her pay for inventory to make a Sephora launch happen after other planned funding fell through.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Tiffany's absence in class, at work, and even a planned trip to Texas left her family worried.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
While the temporary jail facility will not be subject to the city ordinance requiring the standard, the permanent facility that is also planned will be.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
The company has previously stated that its first production vehicle is planned for market entry in 2027.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
More recently, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) planned to build a train line for Caracas’ metro, before pulling out.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 7 Jan. 2026
The development was planned as a 283-unit luxury apartment complex called Harker Heights before the fire sparked Friday night.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Loogootee Mayor Brian Ader previously told IndyStar that the city planned to appeal the District Court's decision, but an appeal was never filed.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
City officials also planned to testify, spokesperson Jack VanderToll said.
—Ryan Oehrli
january 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
Key Frogs withdraw from portal Two Horned Frogs who planned to enter the portal had a change of heart and will remain in Fort Worth.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
The ship returned to PortMiami as planned on Saturday morning, November 8.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planned
Adjective
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The highly anticipated fifth and final season will release on Netflix across three premiere dates with Volume 1 on November 26 (four episodes), Volume 2 on Christmas (three episodes), and The Finale on New Year’s Eve.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Mosconi Cup, which is organized by Matchroom, is the most anticipated event on the pool calendar, attracting roughly 3,000 fans each year, compared to roughly 500 tickets sold for the US Open finals.—
Jeremy Herb,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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And problems continue despite the flight cancellations designed to relieve stress on controllers struggling to deal with the shutdown.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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It is designed for easygoing travelers and families—and anyone who likes open air, hot cheese, and mountain views.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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The measures, which had been agreed to in writing in mid-November 2023, were intended to address Lively’s concerns about on-set conduct and safety.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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But ever since, they’ve been shut out, no pun intended.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Since the boycott, PEN has donated to Palestinian aid organizations, highlighted writers and journalists who have been targeted and killed by Israel, and released a report on the deliberate destruction of Palestinian cultural heritage.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Many of these cases were traced back to individuals who would not have passed a more deliberate vetting process.—
Karl W. Bickel,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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His expected preliminary hearing, in which the defense would challenge the evidence used to arrest him and cross-examine the state's witnesses, has been postponed until January at the earliest.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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An expected dip in mortgage rates isn't likely enough to help house hunters much, analysts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nothing could have prepared her for the diagnosis that was yet to come.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Democrats prepared for a high-profile Trump rally or endorsement in Pennsylvania that never came.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Apartheid refers to something deliberate and intentional rather than a natural occurrence.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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And that double entendre wasn’t even intentional.—
Alex Ross,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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It was organized by the New York Immigration Coalition.—
Ali Bauman,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Her brother shaved his head alongside her, while friends organized care packages, drove her to sessions and offered constant encouragement.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Planned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planned. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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