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
But while the first four episodes were well-plotted and sure-footed — building up to episode five’s ambitious Alien remix — the final three have been relatively attenuated.
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Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
But as Newsom and his allies plotted how to respond to the Lone Star State, two Bay Area counties had already planned to hold off-cycle elections in November.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Another restructure is being plotted, with a meeting scheduled next week to discuss plans.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
To avoid this scenario, Makadia's team plotted the best spots on an asteroid's surface to avoid the keyhole.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
For one, Leonard signed a max contract—unlike with Smith and the Timberwolves, there’s no claim Leonard and the Clippers plotted a scheme where he’d be paid less in the short term in exchange for being paid more later.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Elias Morgan, 35, had plotted his revenge for years, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Even as Westman carefully plotted out the attack, writing as recently as last week about visiting the church, diagramming the interior and testing out weapons, the shooter also hinted at a desire to be caught.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
The Cubs haven’t plotted out Soroka’s schedule beyond that, but Counsell envisions Soroka needing more than one catch session before progressing to a bullpen.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
But as Newsom and his allies plotted how to respond to the Lone Star State, two Bay Area counties had already planned to hold off-cycle elections in November.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Another restructure is being plotted, with a meeting scheduled next week to discuss plans.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
To avoid this scenario, Makadia's team plotted the best spots on an asteroid's surface to avoid the keyhole.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
For one, Leonard signed a max contract—unlike with Smith and the Timberwolves, there’s no claim Leonard and the Clippers plotted a scheme where he’d be paid less in the short term in exchange for being paid more later.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Elias Morgan, 35, had plotted his revenge for years, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Even as Westman carefully plotted out the attack, writing as recently as last week about visiting the church, diagramming the interior and testing out weapons, the shooter also hinted at a desire to be caught.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
The Cubs haven’t plotted out Soroka’s schedule beyond that, but Counsell envisions Soroka needing more than one catch session before progressing to a bullpen.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plotted
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Lopez received high praise for her performance in Hustlers, portraying a real-life exotic dancer who targeted and schemed Wall Street clientele out of money.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Jimmy Sharp had filed the suit in December 2022, saying Diederich schemed to put him on a career-killing blacklist after taking over Sharp’s father’s role as head of 20th TV’s head of production earlier that year.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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In an exclusive interview with WWD, Bruno Pavlovsky, president of fashion and president of Chanel SAS, said the brand planned to add new faces to its roster, but would also maintain its relationships with longtime brand ambassadors.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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But, remember, Yahya Sinwar planned October 7th.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Plotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plotted. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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