1
as in strategies
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
there is a contingency plan in the office for handling almost any emergency
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as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
our plan is to finish up by next Friday
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as in designs
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 intends
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 plans
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Final plans for both projects are due in spring 2027.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Each of these campuses have special hiring requirements next year as part of the more stringent requirements of their turnaround plans.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
But that revenue isn’t necessary for his plans, the most expensive of which is expanding child care.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, Metallica are making plans for a smoother ticket-buying experience for their fans.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
Leading up to Wednesday’s press conference, Kapoor and Mullan also spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about their plans for this year’s show.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
The House last week put plans to mark up an institutional investors proposal on ice while the Senate advanced its version.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Ray Mwayera, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The association says the nearest cannery, Pacific Coast Producers, plans to rely instead on one-year cash contracts to maximize production at its existing facilities.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2026
This is one rehearsal of many as the troupe plans to meet for eight hours, five days a week, leading up to the final show.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Google executives declined to answer a question about whether the company eventually plans to sell ads to boost businesses' chances of being displayed in Ask Maps' recommendations.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Donna Langley, chair of NBCUniversal Entertainment, made the window plans official to the New York Times this morning.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Woda-Cooper plans to not only build Starville Manor but manage it as well, Stewart said.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
And Nothing plans to showcase the Nothing Phone 4a in London later this week.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
To that end, Made With Kindness is continuing its yearly tradition and plans to provide $45,000 for the next round of students this spring, Navejas said by phone.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
Your 9th House of Higher Learning is empowered by Luna’s entry into Capricorn, encouraging you to make plans that broaden your view.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Final plans for both projects are due in spring 2027.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Each of these campuses have special hiring requirements next year as part of the more stringent requirements of their turnaround plans.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
But that revenue isn’t necessary for his plans, the most expensive of which is expanding child care.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, Metallica are making plans for a smoother ticket-buying experience for their fans.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
Leading up to Wednesday’s press conference, Kapoor and Mullan also spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about their plans for this year’s show.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
The House last week put plans to mark up an institutional investors proposal on ice while the Senate advanced its version.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Harare banned exports of raw lithium ore in 2022 and plans to prohibit exports of lithium concentrates by 2027, forcing companies to invest in local processing instead.
—Ray Mwayera, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The association says the nearest cannery, Pacific Coast Producers, plans to rely instead on one-year cash contracts to maximize production at its existing facilities.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2026
This is one rehearsal of many as the troupe plans to meet for eight hours, five days a week, leading up to the final show.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Google executives declined to answer a question about whether the company eventually plans to sell ads to boost businesses' chances of being displayed in Ask Maps' recommendations.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Donna Langley, chair of NBCUniversal Entertainment, made the window plans official to the New York Times this morning.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Woda-Cooper plans to not only build Starville Manor but manage it as well, Stewart said.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
And Nothing plans to showcase the Nothing Phone 4a in London later this week.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
To that end, Made With Kindness is continuing its yearly tradition and plans to provide $45,000 for the next round of students this spring, Navejas said by phone.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plans
Noun
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One of his strategies has been to win over regulators and investors with test flights.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds - from financial professionals to everyday individuals - come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But his candid portrayal of challenges and tech goals on Thursday was far more measured in tone.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Forward Paulinho has six goals and one assist in the 2026 Clausura, while Alexis Vega has returned from injury.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The new state officer program is run by the Center for Health Care Strategies, a nonprofit that designs and implements policies to improve health outcomes for people enrolled in Medicaid.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Family-owned and operated in San Diego County since 1992, Greenway designs and builds outdoor environments that balance beauty with performance — water-wise planting, durable hardscape and lighting that extends a space well beyond daylight hours.—
Philip Jordan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Oncor Electric is requesting that the Fort Worth City Council approve the rezoning of a southeast Fort Worth lot containing a power substation that the utility company intends to expand and renovate, documents say.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The offensive fireworks may capture the spotlight, but if SDFC intends to compete on multiple fronts this season, its back line will determine how far this season’s early momentum carries.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The buyer is someone who’s hacking the luxury housing market by working with a broker and quietly joined a developer’s private waitlist before the blueprints were even drawn.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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All of the engineering and ecological blueprints were bound in an impenetrably dense document known as the Yellow Book.—
Michael Adno,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Express Employment Professionals, a staffing agency that has worked with 13 NCIA graduates in the last 18 months, confirmed that many could not be placed because the positions require a full license for insurance purposes.—
Brendan Hellweg,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Grenell’s departure comes as the Kennedy Center prepares to close this summer for a two-year renovation.—
Steven Sloan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Think of gait as the necessary base for strengthening exercises that prepares your muscles and joints to handle greater loads more effectively.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fraser hopes against hope that this whole debacle will increase their tip, however meagerly.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Plans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plans. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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