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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Relevance
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
Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
While it's left some passengers making backup plans and reserving rental cars, the flights canceled Friday represented just a small portion of overall flights nationwide.
—Josh Funk, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
This could look like spontaneous travel plans, shifting your career focus or even a spiritual awakening.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Brazil is still struggling to obtain enough shots to comply with its vaccine plans.
—Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Among the top issues on the agenda will the WGA pension and health plans, which are facing a potential shortfall that will need to be addressed.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
United, Delta, Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines on Thursday began canceling limited numbers of Friday flights in anticipation of the reduction plans.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Now, paired with the muscle of Houlihan Lokey, Swain has big plans to start selling to pension funds, endowments, and asset managers.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
The partnership plans to commence manufacturing at Framatome’s Richland, Washington facility in 2027, pending regulatory approvals.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
The robotic mission plans to spend a year idling in an orbital backroad before heading to its target destination.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Her team now plans to test ways to safely and humanely reduce the invasive rat population around bat hibernation spots, like the cave in Bad Segeberg.
—NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
The group also plans to open a bank account to store any remaining donations after the shutdown, which will go toward helping people on SNAP during emergencies and holidays.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
Via the retailer’s licensing partnership with Alshaya Group, Ulta plans to open its next Middle East store in the coming months in Dubai at the Mall of the Emirates, followed by a Dubai Mall opening in March 2026.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
The nonprofit, which formed a year ago under the auspices of the Downtown Alliance, plans a public engagement process to examine key wants and needs downtown and inform a long-term improvement strategy.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
The department plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements in the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
Many clubs across the English football pyramid, such as Manchester City and Leeds United, have posted on their websites about their Remembrance Day plans for this weekend.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
While it's left some passengers making backup plans and reserving rental cars, the flights canceled Friday represented just a small portion of overall flights nationwide.
—Josh Funk, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
This could look like spontaneous travel plans, shifting your career focus or even a spiritual awakening.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Brazil is still struggling to obtain enough shots to comply with its vaccine plans.
—Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Among the top issues on the agenda will the WGA pension and health plans, which are facing a potential shortfall that will need to be addressed.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
United, Delta, Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines on Thursday began canceling limited numbers of Friday flights in anticipation of the reduction plans.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Now, paired with the muscle of Houlihan Lokey, Swain has big plans to start selling to pension funds, endowments, and asset managers.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
Verb
The couple plans to grill hot dogs for the public again Sunday.
—Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
The partnership plans to commence manufacturing at Framatome’s Richland, Washington facility in 2027, pending regulatory approvals.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
The robotic mission plans to spend a year idling in an orbital backroad before heading to its target destination.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Her team now plans to test ways to safely and humanely reduce the invasive rat population around bat hibernation spots, like the cave in Bad Segeberg.
—NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
The group also plans to open a bank account to store any remaining donations after the shutdown, which will go toward helping people on SNAP during emergencies and holidays.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
Via the retailer’s licensing partnership with Alshaya Group, Ulta plans to open its next Middle East store in the coming months in Dubai at the Mall of the Emirates, followed by a Dubai Mall opening in March 2026.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
The nonprofit, which formed a year ago under the auspices of the Downtown Alliance, plans a public engagement process to examine key wants and needs downtown and inform a long-term improvement strategy.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
The department plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements in the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plans
Noun
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Lightweight luggage, versatile clothing, and clever carry-on strategies that anticipate the little headaches most travelers overlook.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Despite over a century of investigation, there is still no cure, but advances in diagnostic tools, treatments and preventive strategies continue to offer hope for slowing the disease and improving quality of life for patients and caregivers.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The observatory is conducting a ten-year-long survey of the southern sky, dubbed the Legacy Survey of Space and Time, which has as one of its principal goals improving our understanding of the nature of both dark energy and dark matter.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Coming into his 21st season in the league, Ovechkin needed three goals to become the inaugural member of the 900 club.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Felicity Jones Jones broke up the string of Max Mara designs with a look by Thom Browne.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Corcoran designs greeting cards, prints and notepads in a style that is nostalgic for expatriates, said Crawford, whose mother is an expat.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The event was a true celebration for accomplishments in the live music world and the heights to which this community intends on taking the art of live entertainment in the near and distant future.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nalavade would not say exactly when in 2026 Waymo intends to begin ferrying customers.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Urban development in America has never been just about buildings, budgets, or blueprints.—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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For the most part, these blueprints have been geared at spurring growth and unity as the nation transformed from a rural, agrarian economy to an urbanized, developed powerhouse.—
Shaoyu Yuan,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These innovations can be used for a variety of purposes, including assisting humans with tasks, conducting research, or performing dangerous or tedious jobs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The current policy, last revised in 2010, allows students to possess electronic devices during the school day but prohibits their use unless approved for educational purposes.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The government shutdown saga is nearing an end as Congress prepares for votes this week on a deal.—
Caren Bohan,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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The letter’s release comes as President Sharaa—a former militant leader who has publicly renounced extremism - prepares for a historic White House summit.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 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 12 Nov. 2025.
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