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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2
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
Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Yuna is making plans to visit her brother’s grave with her boyfriend.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
In Mood, the designers’ plans become a little clearer.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
The nation’s largest coffee chain announced plans Thursday to close 400 underperforming shops nationwide.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Critics of the fee increase say that this change could deter international students from enrolling in universities in the United States if their plans included seeking employment here after graduation.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Sushi Rosé, a modern contemporary sushi bar specializing in Japanese and Latin cuisines, is expanding to the Queen City with plans to open in spring 2026, according to an Instagram post.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
Besides Robbins, several Republicans have announced plans to seek their party’s gubernatorial nomination, including 2022 gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen and Kendall Qualls, who sought the GOP nomination in 2022.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
Those conversations revealed that their son had confided in the AI chatbot about his suicidal thoughts and plans.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Tanner then plans to take over the county government — ousting the Joneses from power — and changing the name of Loving County to Tanner County, according to a recent story in the Houston Chronicle.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Living in the Village FAT Village plans to offer about 600 rental units between its two residential buildings.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
If granted the necessary mining permits, Neptune plans to follow up the pilot phase with a demonstration-scale facility that integrates extraction, processing, and production.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
The couple plans to use their winnings to buy a new truck and take a trip to an aquarium, officials said.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
The holdup has come from some persnickety deal points, like carving out international streaming rights and reaching consensus on the tech advancements Apple plans to use for its productions.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
The Senate plans to add metal detectors, a measure already in place in the House.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Bad Bunny plans to tour his latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, starting later this year.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
The parents of a girl who was among the victims who perished in flooding waters at Texas’ Camp Mystic in July have condemned the camp's plans to reopen while their daughter’s body remains missing.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Yuna is making plans to visit her brother’s grave with her boyfriend.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
In Mood, the designers’ plans become a little clearer.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
The nation’s largest coffee chain announced plans Thursday to close 400 underperforming shops nationwide.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Critics of the fee increase say that this change could deter international students from enrolling in universities in the United States if their plans included seeking employment here after graduation.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Sushi Rosé, a modern contemporary sushi bar specializing in Japanese and Latin cuisines, is expanding to the Queen City with plans to open in spring 2026, according to an Instagram post.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
Besides Robbins, several Republicans have announced plans to seek their party’s gubernatorial nomination, including 2022 gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen and Kendall Qualls, who sought the GOP nomination in 2022.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
Those conversations revealed that their son had confided in the AI chatbot about his suicidal thoughts and plans.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
The couple plans to spend their lottery prize by donating a portion, setting some money aside for their grandchildren and saving whatever is left.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Tanner then plans to take over the county government — ousting the Joneses from power — and changing the name of Loving County to Tanner County, according to a recent story in the Houston Chronicle.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Living in the Village FAT Village plans to offer about 600 rental units between its two residential buildings.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
If granted the necessary mining permits, Neptune plans to follow up the pilot phase with a demonstration-scale facility that integrates extraction, processing, and production.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
The couple plans to use their winnings to buy a new truck and take a trip to an aquarium, officials said.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
The holdup has come from some persnickety deal points, like carving out international streaming rights and reaching consensus on the tech advancements Apple plans to use for its productions.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
The Senate plans to add metal detectors, a measure already in place in the House.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Bad Bunny plans to tour his latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, starting later this year.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plans
Noun
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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As a microschool founder, Shackelford shapes her school’s culture, including library selections, after-school activities, and community engagement strategies.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition, businesses need to be smart about setting goals for AI.—
Bob Violino,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Despite the hectic turnaround, Cozens’ first regular-season games brought promise while playing alongside friend Drake Batherson and scoring five goals and 16 points in those 21 games.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Danielle Dutton, who designs all the books for Dorothy, a publishing project, carried forward our intention.—
Lana Lin
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Speed is a major factor in turning crashes deadly, but Bryson noted that the road commission designs roundabouts so traffic moves at 15-25 mph within the circle.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Institute intends to help establish a network of longevity labs in almost every continent by next year, Vaughan says.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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Though he was found incompetent because of his mental health issues, Chokr now is competent after treatment, is taking his medication and intends to do so to remain competent, Ayad wrote.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cary Clarke has spent more than four decades turning land, ideas, and blueprints into thriving communities.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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The company makes blueprints, software, control systems, and even hardware bills of materials available, encouraging universities, laboratories, and hobbyists to use the robot as a testbed for new ideas.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Combs was convicted of two counts of transportation for the purposes of prostitution.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The label is used in terms of law enforcement for investigative purposes and probing terrorist threats.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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La Galerie du 19M Tokyo, which opens to the public on Tuesday, underlines the importance of skilled labor in the face of AI, generational transition and debate about the value of luxury goods, as the house prepares for the first show by its new artistic director Matthieu Blazy.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The acquisition announcement comes as MSNBC prepares to split from NBC as part of parent company Comcast’s move to spin off its cable properties into a separate company, to be called Versant.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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 2 Oct. 2025.
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