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

2 of 2

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 developer previously added 25 parking spaces after an August council meeting by reducing some planned landscaping. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026

People are advised to line up early because of planned road closures. — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2026

First, institutional demand for Anthropic's initial public offering appears strong ahead of next week's planned debut. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026

Thomas was sitting in his car outside the group’s office in Chicago Heights on Halloween night when two men approached his car and one started shooting in what appeared to be a pre-planned attack, authorities have said. — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

For now, and despite planned protests, the Louvre remains open, and visitors can try to catch a glimpse of the Mona Lisa in the good company of other Da Vinci paintings and throngs of selfie-wielding tourists. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 9 Nov. 2026

Maric canceled a planned interview with the Hartford Courant for next week. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2026

CookNSolo declined to comment on this weekend’s planned protest. — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026

While Garth Brooks had to cancel one of his planned three shows in Kansas City, there are still two more remaining. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026

Verb

The robot’s customer pilot programs are planned for 2027, and commercial availability is targeted for the second half of 2028. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026

The district will still need to issue another more than $200 million in bonds to pay for the facilities work, with future bond sales planned for 2027 and 2029. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

Themed events are planned on certain nights, including DJ Spotlight, Classical Sundays, Latin Holiday Night and A Country Christmas. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

To be eligible for our roundup, a light display must be planned for the 2026 Christmas season. — Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 2026

Prosecutors alleged that Tay-K and his accomplices met up with Saldivar outside a Chick-fil-A and planned to rob him of his camera equipment. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Nov. 2026

Darren and his wife planned a small graduation party for their son and invited Randee’s ex-husband, who was a complete monster during their recent divorce. — Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 12 Nov. 2026

The 25-year-old was part of a group of Ohio union members who planned social-media blitzes in support of Amy Acton's campaign for governor and Sherrod Brown's effort to reclaim a Senate seat. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Nov. 2026

And while this could never have been planned—even by the considerable talents of the creative couple and their multiple event teams—the risk of rain was rewarded by an incredible sight. — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026