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

Eagle has filed permit applications for a planned pre-feasibility drilling campaign that includes 47 drill holes covering roughly 27,000 feet. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Some neighbors objected in December to both the gas station and a planned McDonald’s, expressing particular concerns about the lights and noise that would be generated by 24-hour businesses. — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Karabus said once Macy’s finishes its planned 150 store closures, future adjustments will likely just be routine fine-tuning. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026

And, of course, participate in planned evacuation drills to test your household evacuation plans. — Ashley Bosa, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026

Skye Anderson, a longtime McDonald’s employee, will take over as president of the division immediately, though the company called it a planned transition. — Rob Wile, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026

The study estimates Roseville will add nearly 11,900 equivalent dwelling units by 2035 and will need more than $786 million worth of planned water infrastructure projects to accommodate that growth. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Semaglutide’s label instructs discontinuation at least two months before a planned pregnancy. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Following backlash and a planned boycott from European nations, FIFA swiftly abandoned its plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to minority investors just days after the announcement. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026

Verb

The plan The state Department of Transportation planned to add toll lanes to an 11-mile stretch from uptown to the South Carolina border in order to address congestion. — Dj Simmons august 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

The Royals planned to have Isbel play seven to nine innings Friday and Saturday. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

If all goes as planned, the project could break ground as soon as mid-2027 or early 2028, Lochrie said. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi canceled a trip to Saudi Arabia previously planned for Thursday. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

At this time, Sunday’s schedule, which marks the festival’s fourth and final day, will continue as planned. — Karla Cote, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026

Arriola also testified that King had video cameras in his office which King planned to have his wife retrieve after the first indictment in 2025. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

The company planned to announce that closer to the deployment date. — Madison Smalstig july 31, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

It will be directed by Shawn Levy and is planned to be released sometime in 2028. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 26 July 2026