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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1
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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2
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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
CrowdStrike fell more than 3% Thursday after management announced plans to buy identity management startup SGNL in a $740 million deal.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
In September of the following year, England’s then senior manager Gareth Southgate insisted the forward was part of his plans.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
In September 2025, Crown Point Board of Public Works and Safety voted unanimously to reaffirm the unsafe building order for the church after plans fell through to sell the property.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
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
Brazil is still struggling to obtain enough shots to comply with its vaccine plans.
—Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 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
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
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
CrowdStrike fell more than 3% Thursday after management announced plans to buy identity management startup SGNL in a $740 million deal.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
In September of the following year, England’s then senior manager Gareth Southgate insisted the forward was part of his plans.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
In September 2025, Crown Point Board of Public Works and Safety voted unanimously to reaffirm the unsafe building order for the church after plans fell through to sell the property.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
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
Brazil is still struggling to obtain enough shots to comply with its vaccine plans.
—Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 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
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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Brett Hull, a dual citizen who was born in Canada and played internationally for the United States, had 741 goals.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bringing Arcadia and Big Red food to customers year-round at festivals, corporate events, weddings, private parties and community events is another of Nguyen’s goals.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The company designs high-end bikes built to handle the rugged trails of not only the Adirondacks, but all over the world.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Teyana Taylor is a singer, songwriter, choreographer, actor and director who is also currently in culinary school and designs graphic T-shirts and merchandise.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The company intends to move away from the low-volume manufacturing typical of the aviation industry.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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OpenAI intends to build and deploy at least 10 gigawatts of AI data centers with Nvidia’s systems.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bragg called on the companies to remove online blueprints, known as CAD files, that can be used to print firearms and gun parts without a background check.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In September, alternative blueprints were produced for their new ground without a canopy.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Marvel has publicly acknowledged that the studio's productions often scan actors' bodies, though the scans are generally only used for visual effects purposes rather than storing actors' likenesses for future projects.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There isn’t anything that prepares you for that reality, especially in filmmaking.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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The position prepares special reports, determines budget needs, and interprets parole policy and procedure.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 Jan. 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 12 Jan. 2026.
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