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
Relevance
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
variants
also programme
as in to scheme
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of program
Kathy Brown-Lowe, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
An individual in their 70s or 80s is usually drawing on public programs like Social Security and Medicare rather than producing new economic output.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Dec. 2025
Through much trial and error, Flores was able to teach himself how to program the skeletons to move their jaws and heads in time with prerecorded dialogue or songs of his choosing.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for program
Noun
Sadly, after the passage of Proposition 36 in 2024, the funding stream for programs such as the trauma recovery centers at the Downtown Women’s Center is at risk.
—Kathy Brown-Lowe, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
An individual in their 70s or 80s is usually drawing on public programs like Social Security and Medicare rather than producing new economic output.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Alongside Matthew Rushing, Graf Mack was able to program this season with a bit more leeway than in previous years; something that really intrigued her.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Dec. 2025
Through much trial and error, Flores was able to teach himself how to program the skeletons to move their jaws and heads in time with prerecorded dialogue or songs of his choosing.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for program
Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
Noun
-
But the schedule eased a bit with this game against Maryland and a matchup next weekend with an Oregon team that's also near the bottom of the Big Ten.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
-
After all, Tom takes off right after Alice suggests the two settle down in New Jersey, where she’s just been offered a job at Princeton, rather than sporadically meet up in exotic locales when their schedules allow.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Many residents in Minnesota are doubtful of Homan’s claim that federal immigration authorities are preparing a drawdown plan for law enforcement in the state.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
-
The philanthropy started by Bill and Melinda French Gates will shutter in 2045 and has plans to make a record $9 billion in donations this year while remaining primarily focused on health care and disease research.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The man likely underwent trepanation, an ancient surgical procedure where a hole is bored into a living person’s skull to treat conditions like migraines or seizures.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
-
Using a long, multistep procedure, the pair was able to gain enough information from the ghost equation to recover the gradient.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
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
-
As Cunningham’s ascent into superstardom continues, the defensive game plan against him is leaving opposing teams scrambling to scheme up ways to neutralize him.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Fox News Digital has reached out to UNR to request clarification about why the point was on the agenda and what those next steps were.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
-
As the Dallas Cowboys move deeper into the offseason, one of the bigger tasks on the agenda is getting a long-term extension figured out for wide receiver George Pickens — or not.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Today, the training centers provide lactation and feeding rooms, and the USOPC offers everything from physical and mental health support to nutritional planning and postpartum recovery strategies.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
-
As return rates remain elevated, margins compress and fraud tactics grow more sophisticated, retailers are being forced to rethink how reverse logistics fits into their broader business strategy.—
Sourcing Journal,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Analysts and former diplomats told CNN that successive British governments have failed to strike the correct balance on China, resulting in a policy characterized by mistrust, skittishness and incoherence.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
-
The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights organizes, educates, and defends immigrant communities, pairing on-the-ground support with an unflinching push for a more humane national policy.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Weissman said this bill was designed to stand alone.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
-
Arvest fund awarded $70M in tax credits A total of $70 million in New Market Tax Credits, designed to help banks support affordable housing, small businesses, growth development, manufacturing and essential community infrastructure, has been awarded to the Arvest Opportunity Fund.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
