as in schemed
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 plotted
The regular season couldn’t have been plotted any better for these two from an anticipation standpoint, set to near the end as the top teams in the MIAA Div.
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Michael Sheridan was beaten, stabbed, shot At some point, the brothers plotted to rob the other man, investigators said.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
At some point, the brothers plotted to rob the other man, investigators said.
—David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
In early May, with United due to host arch-rivals Liverpool in the Premier League during a time in which Covid-19 restrictions meant fans were not allowed into stadiums, supporters plotted a huge protest around one of the most high-profile fixtures in English football.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
His path here wasn’t plotted out as brand strategy or a pivot to wellness.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
The novel, lightly plotted, didn’t cry out for a sequel, but Martin’s new Down Time (Farrar, Straus & Giroux) offers a continuation of sorts (in mood at least).
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
Smith secured two indictments against Trump in 2023, one accusing the real estate mogul of illegally retaining classified documents after his first term in office and another alleging Trump plotted to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Noem and Lewandowski plotted to promote two Border Patrol agents viewed as loyalists who would continue the flashy, sometimes questionable tactics CBP personnel have used while assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2026
Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Michael Sheridan was beaten, stabbed, shot At some point, the brothers plotted to rob the other man, investigators said.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
At some point, the brothers plotted to rob the other man, investigators said.
—David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
In early May, with United due to host arch-rivals Liverpool in the Premier League during a time in which Covid-19 restrictions meant fans were not allowed into stadiums, supporters plotted a huge protest around one of the most high-profile fixtures in English football.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
His path here wasn’t plotted out as brand strategy or a pivot to wellness.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
The novel, lightly plotted, didn’t cry out for a sequel, but Martin’s new Down Time (Farrar, Straus & Giroux) offers a continuation of sorts (in mood at least).
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
Smith secured two indictments against Trump in 2023, one accusing the real estate mogul of illegally retaining classified documents after his first term in office and another alleging Trump plotted to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Noem and Lewandowski plotted to promote two Border Patrol agents viewed as loyalists who would continue the flashy, sometimes questionable tactics CBP personnel have used while assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plotted
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Schlossnagle schemed in the offseason to ensure the reigning SEC champs would be deeper at all positions after a 44-14 finish.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Feb. 2026
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Curtis schemed to obtain at least $600,000 over the years, and there might be other unauthorized payments exceeding $1 million, according to police.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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About an hour later, SpaceX confirmed the satellites (Group 17-33) had been deployed as planned.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Like many nations across the world, Australia has experienced sharp divisions over Israel’s war in Gaza that have spilled into protests – with more planned in as many as 30 cities nationwide on Monday to mark Herzog’s visit.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Plotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plotted. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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