plotting 1 of 3

present participle of plot

plotting

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adjective

plotting

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noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plotting
Verb
  • But the biggest threats come from billionaire corporate land developers and scheming local government officials, eager to get their greedy hands on all that gorgeous acreage to build casinos, resort hotels, golf courses, and the like.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In two different filings in New York and Texas last month, Drake accused UMG – which distributes music for both Drake and Lamar – of scheming to popularize Lamar's diss track, which in turn allegedly harmed Drake and his businesses.
    KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Even Alex becomes too entangled in her students’ dealings and ends up suffering at the hands of one of the more calculating boys.
    Rebekah Frumkin, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2019
  • And experts believe that his intuitive style could throw the more calculating Caruana, who has faced time crunches already in this championship, off-balance.
    Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 27 Nov. 2018
Noun
  • But their stealth around the giant Google edifice had nonetheless taken Mokenen by surprise.
    Astha Rajvanshi, NBC news, 30 June 2025
  • Victims are forced to use stealth and their wits to evade the terrifying hunters.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • For new investors in their early 20s or 30s who have never experienced a market correction or for someone planning on retiring soon, experiencing a market correction can be very unsettling.
    Earl Carr, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Now that the former governor is planning a run for mayor, New Yorkers should hear those questions.
    Peter Arbeeny, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The bill would ban face coverings during public enforcement operations unless medically required or part of a covert investigation.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
  • The human touch is also crucial for ensuring accountability with agentic AI use, particularly for security considerations like accountability and distinguishing a genuine user from a covert threat.
    Imran Aftab, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Noun
  • Ukraine's systems are shrouded in secrecy, but the country is believed to have between six and seven operational Patriot batteries.
    Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
  • After committing a hit-and-run and swearing each other to secrecy, this quartet is stalked by The Fisherman, a man wielding a killer hook.
    Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
Adjective
  • In the course of that surreptitious mission, Meachum (played by Jensen Ackles) stumbled into a heated hand-to-hand fight inside the consulate’s security station, where all sorts of limbs were thrown, much furniture broken.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 16 July 2025
  • In the evenings, Vincent embarks on a surreptitious love affair with Arthur, a soldier on leave — who's also the son of Vincent's governess.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 27 May 2025
Adjective
  • Speaking with Robbie Fox on the My Mom's Basement podcast, the former WWE Champion shared the story of the clandestine meeting.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
  • Even when targeting America’s enemies, not all are supportive of clandestine cyberattacks.
    Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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“Plotting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plotting. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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