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
Angela Dansby, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
Dozens of Broward schools did not qualify for CEP, so for the 2023-2024 school year, the Food and Nutrition Services department applied for a federal U.S. Department of Agriculture pilot program to provide the remaining schools with free lunch.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Naima Morelli, Artforum, 1 May 2025
The rocket was programmed to release its single payload, a nearly 2-ton technology demonstration satellite built by Lockheed Martin, approximately 13 minutes into the mission.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In January 2023, the government introduced a visa-on-arrival program for all non-exempt foreign tourists traveling to the Sahara — essentially everyone except citizens of Mahgreb countries (five neighboring states), Malaysia and Seychelles.
—Angela Dansby, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
Dozens of Broward schools did not qualify for CEP, so for the 2023-2024 school year, the Food and Nutrition Services department applied for a federal U.S. Department of Agriculture pilot program to provide the remaining schools with free lunch.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Verb
The impersonal hand of the machine is programmed to render nature drawings by Imazu, the rainforest scene’s erasure directly tied to the health of the plant that serves as its living stand-in.
—Naima Morelli, Artforum, 1 May 2025
The rocket was programmed to release its single payload, a nearly 2-ton technology demonstration satellite built by Lockheed Martin, approximately 13 minutes into the mission.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
Noun
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The 2025 season schedule has been released for every NFL team.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag 1L Clear $38 at Lululemon With concerts on their summer schedule and excitement building for fall college sports, this Lululemon belt bag is a perfect addition to your grad’s accessory drawer.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
16 May 2025
Noun
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While no single eating plan works for everyone, some diets may work better than others.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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Connecticut adopted a phase out and ban plan for PFAs in 2024.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The procedure involves a flexible tube attached to a camera and tools.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2025
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Saving Nora requires building her a new aorta and a stapling procedure that goes against everything Teddy knows about heart surgery.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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See more Trump’s AI image of himself as the pope was condemned by leading Catholics, but the idea of a gaggle of secretive, red-robed men deliberating and scheming in an escape room is catnip for our imaginations.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
7 May 2025
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The levels of staff, the levels of seriousness, offensive coordinators are really scheming.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 May 2025
Noun
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James Austin Johnson reprised his role as the president, who was visited by Stephen Miller (Mikey Day) and Marco Rubio (Marcello Hernández) while pushing forward his agenda.—
William Earl,
Variety,
4 May 2025
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And - and that's really the staff that allows the president to drive his agenda, that gets best analysis, best advice to the president and gets him multiple options.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Other countries are moving quickly, and without a national strategy, the U.S. risks falling behind.—
Jack Dongarra,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
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The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee responded to the GOP’s strategy by pointing to Trump.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The healthcare system is filled with bold promises and complicated policies.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Family-building support is more than a compassionate policy.—
Cynthia McEwen,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Most Popular Most Popular Pratt & Whitney workers entering third week of strike while preparing to lose health care Property of week: Historic home with in-ground pool and dock with water access A CT hospital is opening a new unit designed to keep people out of the emergency room.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
19 May 2025
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The Trump administration agreed to not apply the machine gun ban to such devices so long as they are not designed for use with handguns.—
Nate Raymond,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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