Synonyms of program

program 1 of 2

noun

ˈprō-ˌgram 

1

as in schedule

a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play)

the program will tell us the scheduled order of musical numbers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• schedule
• agenda
• calendar
• organization
• timetable
• docket
• bill of fare
• card
• exercises
• plate
• sequence
• arrangement
• setup
• dance card
• ordering
• order

2

as in plan

a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective

we need to come up with a program to deal with kids skipping school

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plan
• strategy
• blueprint
• project
• scheme
• system
• design
• arrangement
• proposal
• master plan
• game
• game plan
• ground plan
• road map
• way
• procedure
• idea
• recipe
• technique
• device
• intent
• policy
• intention
• purpose
• plot
• protocol
• gambit
• maneuver
• means
• ruse
• conspiracy
• stratagem
• tactic
• subterfuge
• collusion
• aim
• formula
• map
• conception
• trick
• contrivance
• platform
• setup
• counterplan
• counterstrategy
• pattern
• diagram
• layout
• specific(s)
• projet
• specification(s)

3

as in procedure

a way of acting or proceeding

recommends a program of regular dental checkups

Synonyms & Similar Words

• procedure
• policy
• strategy
• method
• course
• methodology
• approach
• plan
• scheme
• line
• design
• intent
• intention
• purpose
• blueprint
• direction
• path
• pathway
• tack

program

2 of 2

verb

variants also programme

as in to scheme

Related Words

• scheme
• plan
• design
• concert
• blueprint
• shape
• chart
• maneuver
• work out
• draft
• lay out
• contract
• promise
• calculate
• frame
• pledge
• hammer out
• determine
• choose
• map (out)
• schematize
• square away
• figure
• opt
• resolve
• intrigue
• conclude
• agree (on)
• sanction
• set
• approve
• arrange
• decide
• complete
• confirm
• authorize
• deal
• affirm
• end
• finish
• OK
• warrant
• fix
• wind up
• close
• round (off or out)
• finalize
• wrap up
• bargain
• settle
• negotiate
• clear
• horse-trade
• haggle
• chaffer
• dicker

Dissimilar Words

• call
• recall
• repeal
• revoke
• drop
• rescind
• differ (over)
• disagree (with)
• object
• abort
• call off
• debate
• oppose
• protest
• resist
• counter
• contest
• dispute

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of program

Noun

The willingness of apparel companies to pay more for affiliations with the nation’s most successful athletic programs. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

While the ratings Emmy program ticked up in the previous two years, the telecast remains challenged by the overall trend of viewers skipping award show telecasts in favor of clips on social media. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Verb

Then they were asked to program ENIAC while it was still being built. — Ethan Karp, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

The top boys program and top girls program in each class also will be recognized, along with a top school in each region. — Chip Saye, AJC.com, 30 July 2026