Synonyms of plans

plans 1 of 2

noun

plural of plan

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strategies
• blueprints
• programs
• schemes
• projects
• designs
• systems
• arrangements
• proposals
• ideas
• master plans
• games
• procedures
• recipes
• intentions
• ways
• game plans
• ground plans
• road maps
• policies
• devices
• plots
• techniques
• purposes
• specifications
• intents
• aims
• tactics
• maneuvers
• conspiracies
• maps
• protocols
• means
• conceptions
• stratagems
• contrivances
• specifics
• counterplans
• tricks
• formulas
• subterfuges
• gambits
• diagrams
• counterstrategies
• patterns
• collusions
• platforms
• ruses
• layouts
• setups
• projets

2

as in goals

something that one hopes or intends to accomplish

our plan is to finish up by next Friday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• goals
• purposes
• intentions
• aims
• ideas
• objectives
• ambitions
• intents
• dreams
• objects
• things
• aspirations
• designs
• targets
• ideals
• meanings
• projects
• pretensions
• hopes
• points
• schemes
• bournes
• ends
• marks
• wishes
• desires
• plots
• minds
• destinations
• holy grails
• grails
• nirvanas
• termini

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• means
• methods
• ways

plans

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of plan

1

as in designs

to work out the details of (something) in advance

we planned the school dance down to the smallest detail

Synonyms & Similar Words

• designs
• prepares
• plots
• organizes
• charts
• arranges
• budgets
• projects
• devises
• outlines
• maps (out)
• schemes (out)
• calculates
• blueprints
• shapes
• choreographs
• drafts
• strategizes (about)
• intends
• lays out
• frames
• contemplates
• sketches
• concerts
• figures
• aims
• conspires
• intrigues
• contrives
• has on
• means
• machinates
• gets up
• premeditates
• meditates
• puts up

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intends
• hopes
• aims
• wishes
• contemplates
• means
• purposes
• designs
• proposes
• looks
• tries
• goes
• purports
• attempts
• aspires
• calculates
• dreams
• allows
• figures on
• plots
• schemes
• meditates
• considers
• debates
• struggles
• endeavors
• strives
• ponders
• effects
• accomplishes
• mulls (over)
• executes
• achieves
• performs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of plans

Noun

The release, signed by Madeline Romious, board president, said that the board will begin a search for her successor immediately and that additional details will be shared as plans are finalized. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Zuckerberg acknowledged the potential to generate additional revenue by renting its computing infrastructure to other companies, and confirmed that Meta has plans to get into the cloud business, promising an update soon. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Cooper said current plans include preserving the church’s organ to become an artifact in the museum. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

The traveler is left managing multiple confirmations, while employees may lack a complete picture of the guest’s plans. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Plans were in place to sell the home to someone who would appreciate the history of the home, who also happened to be Black, but Allen said those plans fell through. — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Data centers are unpopular OpenAI just announced plans to build a $20 billion data center near Savannah. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 30 July 2026

The Great Depression disrupted plans for a second, 81-story tower (complete with rooftop dirigible launch). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

The world soccer governing body announced plans Tuesday to set up a separate entity – which would include private investors – that would have control of the commercial and operational rights of one of the globe’s biggest sporting events. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

Verb

Charlotte’s communication director did not respond to the Observer on Thursday when asked whether the city plans to address public conversations surrounding Juliana’s death. — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Dade Heritage Trust plans to relocate the historic building to Coconut Grove. — Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

The wells family attorney, Ben Crump, told reporters on Thursday that his team has the audio tapes from the call and plans to retain consultants and audio experts to analyze them. — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 30 July 2026

In the Time of Trees will run approximately 90 minutes, and the team behind the films plans to finish editing this fall, in time to submit it to film festivals later this year. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026

Boise State also plans to sell some standing-room-only tickets for the new space if needed, Burk said. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

Baltimore County plans to hold public listening sessions in August to gather feedback from residents. — Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 30 July 2026

According to The Hill, plans to participate in an opening ceremony for a new bridge connecting Windsor and Detroit have been canceled. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Amkor plans to expand its advanced packaging operations in Arizona, adding US capacity to its existing manufacturing footprint across Asia. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026