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
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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
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also programme
as in to scheme
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Recent Examples of program
Essence, 12 Aug. 2025
They are programmed to maximize efficiency, not humanity.
—Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
In general, such views distinguish forms of happiness and suggest a program for discerning what’s the best overall view.
—Sebastian Purcell
august 18, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2025
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Noun
There are so many ways in which women are programmed not to trust their intuition.
—Essence, 12 Aug. 2025
They are programmed to maximize efficiency, not humanity.
—Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
New research sees opportunities to similarly slash costs for renewable energy systems and batteries (MIT News)
Trump administration reopens $5 billion EV charging program after losses in court.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
In general, such views distinguish forms of happiness and suggest a program for discerning what’s the best overall view.
—Sebastian Purcell
august 18, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
Noun
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After about an hour of behind-the-scenes work by the school counselor, the eighth-grader was told her schedule was ready.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
21 Aug. 2025
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The historic race track in Wilkes County is set to host a points-paying race on July 19, 2026, NASCAR announced Wednesday in its schedule release.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One plan calls for a tower as tall as 55 stories and 609 feet, setting a new bar as the tallest building in town.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Half of all private-sector workers now participate in the plans, a record high.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Two of the world's largest mining firms, Rio Tinto and BHP have been trying to develop the Arizona copper project together for roughly two decades, but the procedures have been beset by legal issues.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
20 Aug. 2025
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Their acquittal came after serious questions emerged about the procedures used to collect DNA evidence, according to the BBC.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There are, of course, bagpipes spouting off, clan skirmishes, muddy games and critter hunts, and kilts and scheming aplenty.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Jonathan Joss Jonathan Joss, the Native American actor who lent his voice to the esteemed, and also partly scheming John Redcorn across King of the Hill's original run, died in June 2025.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Initially, when Cavell tried to get the item on Thursday's agenda, Woodward refused; generally such measures have to go through a committee before coming to the full commission.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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At the May 21 commission meeting, that resolution was on the agenda.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Grab the Racing Dudes Premium Picks and the Travers Betting Bible for detailed race-by-race analysis, exact wagering strategies, and multi-race plays designed to maximize your profits.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, that strategy would be hygienic only for the pooper.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Enoch did not provide examples of those policies and declined further comment on this story.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum also announced other interior policy modifications for criminal activity.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Its exterior was designed to emulate the Sami style, and there is only one cross in the entire structure to avoid an overemphasis on Christianity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Aug. 2025
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Now the Trump administration is rolling back a whole suite of policies designed to promote EVs, including ending these tax credits.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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