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 high court’s upcoming term will also include various other major cases, including a case involving religious rights and schools over Colorado barring Catholic preschools from its universal preschool program. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2026

The Fort Wort Worth-area’s most storied high school football programs shared the field in a scrimmage at Tim Buchanan Stadium Thursday. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

Verb

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

Westsiders have largely migrated to AMC’s Century City 15, while the Landmark’s Nuart and Laemmle’s Royal continue to program specialty films on Santa Monica Boulevard. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 29 July 2026