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

As residents complain and other communities, such as Monroe County and Sumpter Township, have scaled back or decided against Flock cameras, Waterford police have no plans to take down these cameras anytime soon. — Heath Kalb, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Later, the Moon opposes Uranus in your 5th House of Creativity and Play, bringing a spontaneous idea, romantic spark, or change in personal plans. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026

And for projects that reach a certain level of complexity, many developers choose JLL’s project and development services team that’s based in Atlanta to deliver their plans. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026

He and wife Catherine have also been informed of Harry and Meghan’s plans. — Max Foster, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

The Chinati Foundation in Marfa, Texas, has announced plans to restore the Artillery Sheds, a pair of military structures repurposed by renowned Minimalist Donald Judd to house his 100 untitled works in mill aluminum. — News Desk, Artforum, 19 Aug. 2026

The Kennedy Center's board is expected to meet Thursday to consider plans for the performing arts venue's future after a federal judge blocked an earlier move for a two-year closure that would allow for substantial renovations. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Mercury in your 7th House of Partnership sextiles Venus in your 9th House of Travel, Learning, and Perspective, helping one-on-one plans feel more inspiring and collaborative. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

The Senate Judiciary antitrust subcommittee held a hearing in February on Netflix’s plans to merge with WBD, with co-CEO Ted Sarandos appearing before lawmakers, weeks before the streamer dropped its bid amid Paramount’s counteroffer. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026

Verb

Buffalo Grove, which also uses joint purchasing through Lake County, plans to purchase salt from other sources to cover its need. — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

App updates can’t erase the underlying challenges presented by rising digital competition for both rights and eyeballs, but ESPN’s platform evolution says plenty about how the company plans to win future fan attention. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2026

On Thursday during the earnings call, analysts wanted more details on how exactly the company, which holds a multitude of fragrance licenses including Hugo Boss, Burberry, Marc Jacobs and Calvin Klein, plans to achieve that goal. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Rainey said that Walmart plans to use those funds to lower prices for consumers, and that impact will be seen in the third quarter. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

After nearly 50 years, The Book Rack plans to close its doors next month. — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026

Apollo plans to offer the 10-megawatt A-10, 50-megawatt A-50, and 300-megawatt A-300. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

Grand plans to return to the Premier League under Chansiri around a decade ago had come to nothing, and financial mismanagement soon began a spiral that threatened the club’s existence. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

The family plans a private funeral service, and plans for a celebration of his life are pending. — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026