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
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Stabile detailed the program’s highlights and outlined Italy’s latest film industry support policies.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 June 2025
Saleen Martin, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Cinemax continues to program the multiplex channels MoreMax, ActionMax, 5 Star Max and Cinemáx.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 June 2025
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Noun
Trump's statement came as new explosions were heard in the Iranian capital and Vice President JD Vance suggested the U.S. military could get involved if Iran's clerical leadership refuses to give up its nuclear enrichment program.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Stabile detailed the program’s highlights and outlined Italy’s latest film industry support policies.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 June 2025
Verb
The software was improperly programmed, the car manufacturer said, causing the rearview camera to freeze, and in some cases, the camera won’t display at all.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Cinemax continues to program the multiplex channels MoreMax, ActionMax, 5 Star Max and Cinemáx.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
Noun
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What are your thoughts on the increasing street course races in the NASCAR schedule?—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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This can lead to more opportunities, like flexible schedules, better projects, and greater confidence from your boss.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Noun
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The Justice Department ended over 4,000 positions as part of a sweeping reorganization, including plans to cut 1,500 personnel from the FBI, according to budget documents reviewed by the Washington Examiner.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2025
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The Justice Department budget summary also revealed plans to shutter the agency's Community Relations Service and eliminate all 56 of the office's positions.—
June 17,
CBS News,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Josh Green underwent surgery to address instability in his left shoulder, a procedure that took place two months after the team wrapped up its 2024-25 season in April.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 June 2025
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The parliamentarian’s office is responsible for determining if the package adheres to the Byrd Rule, named after the late Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia, who was considered one of the masters of Senate procedure.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
Verb
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The teacher becomes a hapless victim in what appear to be highly improbable situations, orchestrated by a cartoonishly scheming Ritsuko to frame Seichii.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 June 2025
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The Veep alum first joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as scheming agent Valentina Allegra de Fontaine in The Falcon and Winter Soldier, and has since made splashy appearances in Black Widow, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and most recently, Thunderbolts*.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Pressing forward with this agenda will require some adjustments in the relationship between pro-life activists and politicians.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 June 2025
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That means prioritizing reproductive health care in our policy agendas, defending it in our budgets, and building resilient legal and clinical infrastructure that can withstand the threats ahead.—
JB Pritzker,
Time,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Representatives for the Earthquakes declined a request for an interview on further details about the ownership group’s strategy.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2025
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Has Netflix been willing to change its own strategy with the times?—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Student discipline policies and enforcement in North Carolina public schools can vary based on district.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2025
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Trump deployed California's National Guard to Los Angeles to quell protests over immigration policies and ICE arrests.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
Verb
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As women’s feet are built differently than men’s, lead designer Mahsa Aryan prioritized insights from female players when designing the shoe.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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The feds allege that the tens of millions of dollars Combs made building the Bad Boy Records empire funded a criminal enterprise designed to cater to his every desire.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
23 June 2025
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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