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as in schemes
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 properties
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 plans
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 plots
N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
In addition to the standalone episodic plots, Hotel Costiera has a season-long arc in which Daniel and his crew attempt to track down Augusto’s somewhat rebellious younger daughter Alice (Amanda Campana), who may have been abducted, but may actually just be … someplace else.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
Most Indians work on small plots of land.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 23 Sep. 2025
American Horror Story is an anthology series that tells a different story each season, though some are connected through characters who appear multiple times or through plots that intertwine.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
John’s theory — that the agrarian plots of Hawaii’s prized plant is the physical representation of a game board — is the idea that life itself sprung into abundance because of play.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Cool plots are a dime a dozen, but without interesting characters, what’s the point?
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
And all this — eerie music playing throughout the rooms, floors that rumble on cue, and nine fake movies with fully fleshed plots — is just the beginning.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Some bodies are on the road, in plots close to the center of Ntoyo.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Loktev’s film chronicles the Russian government’s systematic crackdown on journalists in late 2021 and early 2022 as Vladimir Putin plots his invasion of Ukraine.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Harper is a surfer who plays by her own rules and even plots to break up her mother from her current fiancé.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
As Newsom plots his next move, some Democrats say other blue states should jump on board.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 20 July 2025
Noun
The discovery of a vast telecommunications network that authorities say was capable of wiping out cellular communications in the nation's largest city is just the latest in a steady series of high-profile plots targeting critical infrastructure.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
In addition to the standalone episodic plots, Hotel Costiera has a season-long arc in which Daniel and his crew attempt to track down Augusto’s somewhat rebellious younger daughter Alice (Amanda Campana), who may have been abducted, but may actually just be … someplace else.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
Most Indians work on small plots of land.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 23 Sep. 2025
American Horror Story is an anthology series that tells a different story each season, though some are connected through characters who appear multiple times or through plots that intertwine.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
John’s theory — that the agrarian plots of Hawaii’s prized plant is the physical representation of a game board — is the idea that life itself sprung into abundance because of play.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Cool plots are a dime a dozen, but without interesting characters, what’s the point?
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
And all this — eerie music playing throughout the rooms, floors that rumble on cue, and nine fake movies with fully fleshed plots — is just the beginning.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Some bodies are on the road, in plots close to the center of Ntoyo.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
LaBeouf plays a character named Clodio Pulcher, who plots against Cesar.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Loktev’s film chronicles the Russian government’s systematic crackdown on journalists in late 2021 and early 2022 as Vladimir Putin plots his invasion of Ukraine.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Harper is a surfer who plays by her own rules and even plots to break up her mother from her current fiancé.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
As Newsom plots his next move, some Democrats say other blue states should jump on board.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 20 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plots
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But some of the crazy schemes the Fenian Brotherhood are cooking up are real.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Wun applied for grants, schemes and emerging designer showcases hosted by the British Fashion Council (BFC) from 2014 until 2018 — when he was deemed ineligible because his business had reached three years old.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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According to estimates in the report, 16 million pounds of excess fertilizer were applied to farm fields statewide in 2022 alone.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Rac complex issued a statement on Facebook on Sunday night, saying all activities on the fields were suspended until further notice.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Small corporate landlords own three to nine properties; medium-size ones own 10 to 99; large owns 100 to 999 and mega corporations own more than 1,000.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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Choose an exfoliant that has an AHA, such as lactic acid, or other hydrating properties to soothe your skin while exfoliating.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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My process began with spending time together, building trust, sharing stories, before discussing ideas, moving objects, adjusting interiors, and staging moments that echoed each family’s rituals or memories.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Part of that change is through telling diverse stories of older people, which Mirren has continuously done, often going against conventional expectations for an older actress as well.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Federal prosecutors charged Cannon-Grant with three distinct conspiracies.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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In this week's PEOPLE cover story, Elvis' ex-wife, Priscilla Presley, sets the record straight on the conspiracies that the King of Rock 'n' Roll is still alive and faked his death at age 42 in 1977, in order to escape fame.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Small tracts of national forest land were to be sold off to private owners at a reasonable cost.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Burrowing Owl requires large tracts of open ground, preferably with areas of bare soil, for its underground nesting burrows.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Anything can impact a president's rating, such as legislation passed, actions and elections.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The new report called for Bickle to apologize for his actions.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming Autumn in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park sees wildlife migrating to their winter grounds.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Day one of the four-day festival was graced with clear weather, unlike in 2024, when Slayer’s headlining set was thwarted by remnants of Hurricane Helene that left the festival grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center drenched with rain.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Plots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plots. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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