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
Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Citing statements from jurors and a county clerk who aided Hill, Murdaugh's lawyers say Hill urged jurors not to be confused by Murdaugh's defense tactics and to watch his body language — and that she was motivated by plans to publish a book about the case.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 13 May 2026
D’Amaro would preside over plans to lay off up to 1,000 employees, mostly in the company’s marketing departments across film, TV and streaming.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 May 2026
On a day when the British government’s legislative plans were presented by no less than King Charles III himself, Prime Minister Keir Starmer was fighting to remain in power following rising discontent within his Labor Party.
—Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Affordable housing operators will be required to include the preference program in tenant selection and marketing plans for eligible projects.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
On Wednesday, May 13, TLC announced plans for 90 Day Con, a multi-day immersive experience for fans of the reality series.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Earlier this year, OpenAI significantly altered its AI shopping plans.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Letter writer blames sister-in-law for brother’s non-Jewish funeral plans.
—R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 7 May 2026
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Law Department plans to urge the City Council Finance Committee to advance the deal Monday for Arnold Day, who confessed to two separate 1991 slayings.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Garner plans to ask the county board to extend it by a year and a half.
—Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
How exactly Hillsborough plans to cover that gap was not included in Thursday’s memorandum.
—Nina Moske, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
According to Aritzia, the store plans to open 11 to 12 stores in the United States during the fiscal 2027 year.
—Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
But the detention center, at full capacity, would triple the population of the town, throwing any infrastructure growth plans out the window.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The left-leaning Pipeline Fund, which started in 2018, helped Democrats in Florida pick up fifteen school-board seats in 2024, and plans to back candidates in school-board and other down-ballot races across twenty-one states in the next midterms.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
The team now plans to further refine the method for broader industrial applications where robots must operate under uncertain or changing conditions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Noun
Last month, Will County Board members approved Earthrise Energy’s plans for a 2,400-acre solar farm near Crete.
—Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Citing statements from jurors and a county clerk who aided Hill, Murdaugh's lawyers say Hill urged jurors not to be confused by Murdaugh's defense tactics and to watch his body language — and that she was motivated by plans to publish a book about the case.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 13 May 2026
D’Amaro would preside over plans to lay off up to 1,000 employees, mostly in the company’s marketing departments across film, TV and streaming.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 May 2026
On a day when the British government’s legislative plans were presented by no less than King Charles III himself, Prime Minister Keir Starmer was fighting to remain in power following rising discontent within his Labor Party.
—Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Affordable housing operators will be required to include the preference program in tenant selection and marketing plans for eligible projects.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
On Wednesday, May 13, TLC announced plans for 90 Day Con, a multi-day immersive experience for fans of the reality series.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Earlier this year, OpenAI significantly altered its AI shopping plans.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Letter writer blames sister-in-law for brother’s non-Jewish funeral plans.
—R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 7 May 2026
Verb
Harbaugh plans to run a grueling training camp to try to better prepare the Giants for their early season games, but reversing a decade-plus of bad organizational habits and starts might take time.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Law Department plans to urge the City Council Finance Committee to advance the deal Monday for Arnold Day, who confessed to two separate 1991 slayings.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Garner plans to ask the county board to extend it by a year and a half.
—Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
How exactly Hillsborough plans to cover that gap was not included in Thursday’s memorandum.
—Nina Moske, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
According to Aritzia, the store plans to open 11 to 12 stores in the United States during the fiscal 2027 year.
—Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
But the detention center, at full capacity, would triple the population of the town, throwing any infrastructure growth plans out the window.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The left-leaning Pipeline Fund, which started in 2018, helped Democrats in Florida pick up fifteen school-board seats in 2024, and plans to back candidates in school-board and other down-ballot races across twenty-one states in the next midterms.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
The team now plans to further refine the method for broader industrial applications where robots must operate under uncertain or changing conditions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plans
Noun
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Wilson also said Republicans are likelier to use AI in their campaign strategies than Democrats, citing recent poll results by the American Association of Political Consultants.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Reflecting on the modernization of national security in a Fox News op-ed, FBI Director Kash Patel explores how the bureau must adapt its strategies to address modern threats and advance beyond the artificial intelligence age.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
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His five goals in all tied Bobby Ryan (2008-09) for the most by a Ducks rookie in a single postseason.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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McNeela has four goals this season.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Netflix also designs its platform to be addictive, including features like autoplay.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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From their family basement to yours, Wrap-It Storage designs creative innovations, making home organization and projects easier.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Our committee intends to determine who was responsible and whether additional reforms or enforcement mechanisms are necessary to protect the public trust and prevent this from ever happening again.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary intends to resign on Tuesday, two sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The result—white ink against a deep blue background—reminded him of architectural blueprints.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The downloadable content includes two operator skins, weapon blueprints, charms and other cosmetic items, along with experience boosts.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 May 2026
Noun
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For all intents and purposes, the bulk of the offseason acquisition for the Dallas Cowboys is wrapped up.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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Water conservation The communities of Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills and Orion Township have urged all of their residents to conserve water and use it only for necessary purposes.—
Nicholas Lentz,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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During the most classic hero’s journey of them all, Odysseus prepares assiduously for his encounter with the Sirens, tying himself to the mast long before he can be tempted.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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As SpaceX prepares for the first flight of V3 of its Starship vehicle, the company is facing a new legal challenge from local residents who claim its launches damage their homes, Space News reports.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 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 15 May. 2026.
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