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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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
Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Google to challenge order Google criticized the ruling and plans to appeal.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
This is a club that believes in its long-term plans and tries not to panic after a setback.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
William Hall, 6th Ward, took a shot at the governor over the Pritzker administration’s ongoing plans to rebuild two Illinois prisons.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
While Aerosmith did reunite for a California wildfire benefit show earlier this year, the group has not announced plans for a makeup farewell tour.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
This comes at a time when most global brands have been looking at expansion plans for India, including upping their physical store presence as well as e-commerce efforts as consumption is expected to almost double from the present $2,000 per capita by 2030.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Just three offensive starters have returned in what is otherwise an almost brand-new roster, and Rogers has done his utmost to retain a certain mystique about his plans.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Aug. 2025
So, the 19 year old with no plans to work in the restaurant industry got an invite from his uncle to stay the summer in Louisville.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 31 Aug. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Schroeck said some current faculty will teach the courses online and the school plans to hire six new professors over the next three years to supplement the staff.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
France, which plans to recognize a Palestinian state this month at the United Nations, also voiced its opposition to Israel expanding operations in Gaza.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Abril plans to start selling his seasonal pumpkin Key lime pie soon.
—Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Rather than being led by Lex Luthor, this Legion is headed up by Vandal Savage, who plans to create a new civilization by wiping out two-thirds of the population.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
For now, Guimbellot plans to continue to advocate for herself during public comment at City Council meetings.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Google plans to build a $10 billion data center in West Memphis, the company said Friday.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
The district plans to issue an additional general obligation limited tax bond in 2026.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
The plans and the construction underway have come as welcome news to community leaders who have long been trying to preserve the history of Pan Am.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Google to challenge order Google criticized the ruling and plans to appeal.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
This is a club that believes in its long-term plans and tries not to panic after a setback.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
William Hall, 6th Ward, took a shot at the governor over the Pritzker administration’s ongoing plans to rebuild two Illinois prisons.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
While Aerosmith did reunite for a California wildfire benefit show earlier this year, the group has not announced plans for a makeup farewell tour.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
This comes at a time when most global brands have been looking at expansion plans for India, including upping their physical store presence as well as e-commerce efforts as consumption is expected to almost double from the present $2,000 per capita by 2030.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Just three offensive starters have returned in what is otherwise an almost brand-new roster, and Rogers has done his utmost to retain a certain mystique about his plans.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Aug. 2025
So, the 19 year old with no plans to work in the restaurant industry got an invite from his uncle to stay the summer in Louisville.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
Following the Toronto premiere, the team plans an extensive international festival run and theatrical releases across multiple countries.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Schroeck said some current faculty will teach the courses online and the school plans to hire six new professors over the next three years to supplement the staff.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
France, which plans to recognize a Palestinian state this month at the United Nations, also voiced its opposition to Israel expanding operations in Gaza.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Abril plans to start selling his seasonal pumpkin Key lime pie soon.
—Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Rather than being led by Lex Luthor, this Legion is headed up by Vandal Savage, who plans to create a new civilization by wiping out two-thirds of the population.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
For now, Guimbellot plans to continue to advocate for herself during public comment at City Council meetings.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Google plans to build a $10 billion data center in West Memphis, the company said Friday.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
The district plans to issue an additional general obligation limited tax bond in 2026.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plans
Noun
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Fall in Michigan means less and less daylight as the season goes on and for many that signals the start of seasonal mental health struggles, though coping strategies can help, experts say.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Companies responded by jettisoning a few mean executives, changing their internal communications strategies, and retraining bosses to be nicer.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The goals of the program are to reduce barriers to entry in the industry, foster professional development and equip students with leadership development skills.—
Staff reports,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Many of the aforementioned executives have sought friendlier ties with Trump, often appearing at events alongside the president to announce moves that align with the administration’s goals on emerging technologies and American reshoring.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The company designs and produces microchips that go into everything from self-driving cars to laptops.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fallon designs programs, opens doors, and ensures the right mentors, operators, and capital show up at the right time.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Good Good intends to build a digital clubhouse for its followers and play a more active role in their golfing lives.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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With money tight after an unpleasant divorce, Clara intends to sell her mother’s apartment — which her late father left in her name — in a matter of weeks.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Under the president’s new blueprints for NASA, the agency looks set to depend on Elon Musk’s outfit to loft future Moon explorers aboard the SpaceX Starship from the Kennedy Space Center as SLS flights are aborted.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Standing with the people who’ve turned grief into organizing and created blueprints for what real protection and repair can look like is a reminder of what true justice demands.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the output is video with depth maps rather than true 3D models, this information can be converted into 3D point clouds for reconstruction purposes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Stadler prepares apprentices for a career, not a job.—
Andy Tonsing,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fort Lauderdale residents could see a temporary change in the color of their tap water beginning Monday as the city prepares its water treatment system for a major upgrade, officials said.—
Sergio Candido,
Miami Herald,
7 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 11 Sep. 2025.
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