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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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
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variants
also programme
as in to scheme
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Recent Examples of program
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Instead, the program appears to rely heavily on sensationalized accounts from secondary sources with no direct knowledge or relationship with him or his family.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
The ability to program photonic devices after fabrication could dramatically cut R&D and production costs, while improving manufacturing yields.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Indeed, Spain’s real estate landscape as a whole is evolving, especially with the end of the country’s golden visa program, which for years allowed foreigners to gain residency by investing in property.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Instead, the program appears to rely heavily on sensationalized accounts from secondary sources with no direct knowledge or relationship with him or his family.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
In addition, the pumps didn’t function correctly right out of the box; specialized endocrinologists had to help program the devices and make adjustments every few months.
—Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
The ability to program photonic devices after fabrication could dramatically cut R&D and production costs, while improving manufacturing yields.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
Noun
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Because of this, the call was made to release him from his deal ahead of schedule.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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In a show of support for the nontraditional schedule, 62% of voters granted the school board that power.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The lawsuit states that camp officials announced plans to reopen next summer even though the body of one camper, 8-year-old Cile Steward, remains missing.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Nov. 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But each has slightly different procedures for what customers should do when their flights are canceled.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Some suffer from infected wounds or complications of surgical procedures already performed in El Fasher amid desperate conditions with virtually no access to medical supplies and drugs.—
Guy Davies,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As part of a Home Instead ad campaign, the actor reprised his role as the movie's scheming protagonist, now all grown up.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Nov. 2025
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No Warriors were involved, but Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups — as well as Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier — was arrested and charged with scheming to rig underground poker games.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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During her tenure in the House, the congresswoman has focused her legislative agenda on building an economy for all, reforming the criminal justice system, achieving health equity, and eliminating poverty.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The conference comes at a time when the impacts of climate change have become increasingly clear — even as the issue has slipped down the immediate geopolitical agenda.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Their decision has highlighted deep divisions over legislative priorities and political strategy as lawmakers scramble to resolve the shutdown and address its nationwide consequences.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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What happened next, this time, was strange, and not uniformly validating for the Democrats’ strategy.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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If this trend continues, the GOP could see losses in the November 2026 midterms, thus affecting the balance of power in Congress and the party's ability to influence key policies and legislation.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Economists have forecast, for the most part, that a majority of the BOE’s nine-member monetary policy committee (MPC) will vote to keep its key interest rate, known as Bank Rate, unchanged at 4% at its November meeting.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness are tested in constantly changing combinations designed to reward the most well-rounded performers.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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This whisper-quiet air purifier is designed to tackle mold, dust, smoke, and other allergens in large spaces of up to 3,048 square feet.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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