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
Josh Buckhalter, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Hamas cracks down on rival groups in Gaza Hamas is carrying out a bloody crackdown on rival Palestinian armed groups in Gaza, complicating plans for reestablishing peace in the enclave.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Our source close to the network (also not the Zingbot) confirms there are also no current plans to air Reindeer Games in 2025.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
Overall, Idol said the firm has plans to ramp Michael Kors sales up eventually to $4 billion in annual revenues, from $3 billion last year.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Here is a look at key takeaways from chats with the people behind three films featured at LFF and their future plans.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Both plans had Maduro’s initial approval and portrayed the Rodríguez siblings as potential guarantors of continuity and stability.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
The university is developing plans for each of the 22 faculty and staff who work at the campus.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2025
Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
However, as a whole, Columbia still plans to follow the strategic direction of the plan, while it is not set on strictly adhering to its practices, the official said.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
But in private, when speaking to the company's county election official customers, the messaging has been different, raising the question of how much the company plans to change.
—Bente Birkeland, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
In Columbus, Ohio, plans call for a flash mob to recreate scenes from the show Les Miserables.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 18 Oct. 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, the transportation department said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Apple plans to announced additional production details and product enhancements for F1 fans in the coming months, the company said in a statement.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
That leaves five or six names (depending on how many forwards the team plans to carry) who make the list from the group above.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
More evidence surfaced Friday night that Belichick plans to stay at North Carolina.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
Moreover, the word comes directly from the source, with All-Pro tight end George Kittle announcing his plans to make his return to the field on Sunday.
—Josh Buckhalter, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Hamas cracks down on rival groups in Gaza Hamas is carrying out a bloody crackdown on rival Palestinian armed groups in Gaza, complicating plans for reestablishing peace in the enclave.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Our source close to the network (also not the Zingbot) confirms there are also no current plans to air Reindeer Games in 2025.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
Overall, Idol said the firm has plans to ramp Michael Kors sales up eventually to $4 billion in annual revenues, from $3 billion last year.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Here is a look at key takeaways from chats with the people behind three films featured at LFF and their future plans.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Both plans had Maduro’s initial approval and portrayed the Rodríguez siblings as potential guarantors of continuity and stability.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
The university is developing plans for each of the 22 faculty and staff who work at the campus.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
As for what the couple plans to do with their completely tax-free winnings?
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
However, as a whole, Columbia still plans to follow the strategic direction of the plan, while it is not set on strictly adhering to its practices, the official said.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
But in private, when speaking to the company's county election official customers, the messaging has been different, raising the question of how much the company plans to change.
—Bente Birkeland, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
In Columbus, Ohio, plans call for a flash mob to recreate scenes from the show Les Miserables.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 18 Oct. 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, the transportation department said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Apple plans to announced additional production details and product enhancements for F1 fans in the coming months, the company said in a statement.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
That leaves five or six names (depending on how many forwards the team plans to carry) who make the list from the group above.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
More evidence surfaced Friday night that Belichick plans to stay at North Carolina.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plans
Noun
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Instructor George Bullette, Senior Center Board President, brings years of poker experience and will guide you through basic rules and strategies in a real game setting.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Modern warfare increasingly depends on neuroscientific findings to help determine the best ways to train soldiers, defend populations against disinformation, and manage deterrence strategies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This season, by contrast, has seen a sharp drop in the number of goals scored (and particularly those scored from open play).—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Owen Michaels scored two third-period goals to seal Western Michigan’s first Frozen Four championship with a 6-2 victory over Boston University on Saturday night.—
John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Cabana designs an in-house collection of tableware and home accessories, and is also a serial collaborator.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Micah Kimball is a licensed architect and general contractor who designs and builds thoughtful spaces.—
Micah Kimball,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Pritzker, who intends to seek a third term in 2026, was under consideration as a vice presidential running mate to Kamala Harris last year.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Toulouse now intends to go a step further and achieve micrometer-scale printing resolution while utilizing biodegradable materials compatible with living cells.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For one, spaceflight is not as simple as dragging out blueprints from old missions.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Bohr did not want blueprints on the table.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And a lot of the pseudepigrapha, like the fake gospels and fake apocalypses, fill in gaps in the record that can serve latter-day, post-biblical purposes.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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This particular challenge serves many purposes.—
Joe Boylan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The degree will be awarded in industrial and organizational psychology, which prepares students to work in such areas as human resources and workforce analytics, positions in high demand throughout Southern California.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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As Sean Payton’s team prepares for the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon, a pivot point in the regular season arrives.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 2025.
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