Thesaurus results for PLANNING

planning

verb

Definition of planning next

present participle of plan

as in preparing

to work out the details of (something) in advance we planned the school dance down to the smallest detail

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Relevance

as in intending

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 planning Kaviani got attacked on social media for planning the event. —

Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026 Looking toward the future, Escalona is planning several programs primarily focused on beautification and maintaining Little Havana’s aesthetic quality. —

Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026 For many travelers, the process of planning their trips is a grueling slog through endless price comparisons and messy browser tabs. —

Sydney Goh, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026 Pi Day is coming March 14 and Italian chain restaurant North Italia is planning on celebrating the beloved pizza with a few pie specials. —

Richard Guzman, Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for planning

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Verb

Some Israeli troops have pushed into southern Lebanon, and there are fears Israel is preparing a large-scale invasion.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
These additions suggest the show is preparing to go deeper into the Baroque Works organization, which drove much of Season 2’s plot.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026