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
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2026
Growing up in Stevenson’s district, Aidan Albrecht watched players step into significant roles year after year in one of Lake County’s most successful boys basketball programs.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 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
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Noun
He was named the UIL’s most outstanding wrestler in Class 6A, which is a first for Carroll’s program.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2026
Growing up in Stevenson’s district, Aidan Albrecht watched players step into significant roles year after year in one of Lake County’s most successful boys basketball programs.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
Noun
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The following state, federal and local government offices' schedules may be affected by holiday observances Monday.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Kevin Strandberg, Owner of BWS Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, says this is why his company encourages proactive care for your AC system during winter, when schedules are flexible and fewer emergency calls occur.—
Kamron Sanders,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Other companies have plans for LEO space stations as well.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Navarro did not detail what the White House’s plan to force data center builders to absorb costs would look like.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Satisfied with medical procedures already in place, NASA ordered no extra checkups for the crew ahead of liftoff and no new diagnostic equipment was packed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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My cousin, an emergency room physician, performed procedures by the light of an iPhone.—
Lara N. Dotson-Renta,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
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Trump has signaled the Iranian file will dominate the agenda.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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That gives Takaichi a clear path to deliver on her agenda over the coming years – until the next election in 2027.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Jim's stock market commentary , market analysis , stock pick breakdowns , and Club Members' Mailbag offer an MBA-caliber finance education that is easy to absorb and apply to your personal investing strategies.—
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CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Now, platforms like ReelShort and DramaBox are testing out a similar strategy but leaning into low-budget, soapy series, instead.—
Lauren Wilson,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Much of that instability was triggered by the battle between Thaksin and his allies, versus Thailand’s conservative establishment, a small but powerful network of military, royalist, and business elites threatened by his populist policies.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Showcasing industrial policy Beijing utilized the gala to highlight its strategic focus on the robotics sector.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Meta and YouTube are accused of intentionally designing addictive features that hooked a now-20-year-old woman as a child and harmed her mental health.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The researchers say the approach could support the development of artificial skin, soft robotics, wearable electronics, and protective textile coatings designed for demanding conditions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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