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as in scheme
a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends
the Secret Service uncovered just in time a plot to assassinate the President
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as in property
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development
subdivided the old farm into plots for tract houses
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as in to scheme
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
mobsters were caught plotting to take over the company
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Recent Examples of plot
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 May 2025
The storyline was somehow full of plot holes, even though it was based on real life.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 13 May 2025
Chris Spargo, People.com, 7 May 2025
Prosecutors argued that Vallow Daybell had plotted with her brother, Alex Cox, for months to kill Vallow, her fourth husband, and that the motive was financial – to earn life insurance and other death benefits – and romantic.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 May 2025
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Erwich shared his thoughts about the plot twist as a viewer and as an executive who had to sign off on it.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 May 2025
The storyline was somehow full of plot holes, even though it was based on real life.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 13 May 2025
Verb
Sandra Grimes plotted the murder of her son-in-law with the help of her sisters Mitzy Smith and Judy Owen
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Sandra Grimes pleaded guilty in 2024 to conspiracy to commit murder and transfer of a firearm to commit a felony.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 7 May 2025
Prosecutors argued that Vallow Daybell had plotted with her brother, Alex Cox, for months to kill Vallow, her fourth husband, and that the motive was financial – to earn life insurance and other death benefits – and romantic.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plot
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In 2021 and 2022, Robinson received about $76,000 through the bogus billing scheme, according to prosecutors.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
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Hometown’s stock price rose by more than 900% during the scheme.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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Both teams’ trainers joined EMS to get him onto a cart and off the field.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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Patrick, 29, and Brady, 47 — who have a history, both on and off the field — snapped a photo together at the exclusive bash, which was held at Carbone Miami on South Beach.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Book through the The Landmark Trust, the U.K. organization devoted to the conservation and preservation of historic properties.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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That’s because many owners of older properties have applied for and received exemptions to the rent caps after citing high maintenance costs, inflation and property tax increases.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2025
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Despite the fallout, Owens remains firm in her belief that Ye’s story has been misrepresented and his mental health unfairly weaponized.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
5 May 2025
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For visitors, understanding this context in advance helps make sense of the powerful stories found in its streets and public spaces.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The plaintiffs alleged that the petroleum companies also had participated in a conspiracy to deny that climate change is happening and to convince the public to keep using fossil fuels.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
12 May 2025
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He was convicted of two counts of conspiracy to commit extortion, one count of extortion, six counts of honest services mail fraud, three counts of conspiracy to falsify records, 19 counts of falsification of records, and 17 counts of false statements.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
12 May 2025
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The patient will drink a solution that microbes in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract metabolize.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2025
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Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are common infections caused by bacteria in the urinary tract.—
Brittany Dube,
Health,
13 May 2025
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In 2024, a Florida high school principal sent a video to parents warning them of the trend's dangers, asserting that any student participating in it on school grounds would face suspension, reported Florida Today, part of the USA TODAY Network.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Organizers in Rock Hill look to break ground next year on Marlie Center, a $35 million downtown performing arts center.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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Residents long relied upon daily trips to the post office for parcels, pension checks and mail-order prescriptions, not to mention a chance to catch up on the local gossip.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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That monumental court decision confirmed the legality of corner-crossing, the act of stepping from one public parcel to another when those parcels meet at a common corner with two private parcels in a checkerboard pattern.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
7 May 2025
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“Plot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plot. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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