programs 1 of 2

plural of program

programs

2 of 2

verb

variants also programmes
present tense third-person singular of program

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of programs
Verb
Unger and Struve discovered that under new state rules, treatment centers would no longer pay sober homes to house clients transitioning out of their programs, which had grown more common as a result of federal funding changes related to the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 23 Sep. 2025 When that happened, staffers worked to find other programs or shelters for those individuals. Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025 The legislation mainly added work requirements, which are expected to reduce participation in the programs. Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025 These programs remove cost barriers, handle provider matching, and facilitate the care experience. Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 22 Sep. 2025 Veterans were relocated to the remaining state facility in Union Grove, to facilities in Michigan and Minnesota, and in some cases to similar programs not catered to veterans. Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025 The sponsorship encompasses all of CU’s sports programs but primarily focuses on football. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Sep. 2025 That’s especially true for Portugal, where one of Europe’s most popular programs led to foreigners bidding up homes at the expense of locals. Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025 One effective approach is creating hands-on training programs that support healthcare professionals in mastering new technologies. Kiyoshi Oka, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for programs
Noun
  • The whole process is stressful, and that’s coming from someone with (minimal) inside access to release schedules and studio reps.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Promising to cut logistics costs, shorten schedules and reduce Carbon emissions by lowering travel, the service is trialing with early adopters.
    Callum McLennan, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The parents of a girl who was among the victims who perished in flooding waters at Texas’ Camp Mystic in July have condemned the camp's plans to reopen while their daughter’s body remains missing.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Yuna is making plans to visit her brother’s grave with her boyfriend.
    Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Few companies treat it as a core driver of business performance, every bit as critical as standard operating procedures and marketing promotions.
    Big Think, Big Think, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Those included his attitude, relationships with members of the public and fellow officers, knowledge of statutes and procedures, report writing, investigative ability, officer safety and general field performance, according to his observation reports.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Matthew quickly schemes his way into Oliver’s orbit after that first performance, impressing and rankling the group of lackeys in his entourage at the same time.
    Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • One student asked about the use of religious references to push political agendas.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
  • And rank-and-file workers and peasants pursued their own goals that put them at odds with activists and their agendas.
    Kornel Chang September 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
  • As a microschool founder, Shackelford shapes her school’s culture, including library selections, after-school activities, and community engagement strategies.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • She was honored with the CBC Body Award, which recognizes an individual for their exceptional work in promoting policies and creating opportunities that support the empowerment of the Black community.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Asked about the lawsuit, department policies for device usage while driving and whether Campbell was cited or disciplined for the crash, Independence city spokeswoman Rebecca Gannon provided The Star with a statement.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Davis also explains that her appreciation for the Loungefly designs derives from her childhood, sharing that her father is an artist and set designer, and her mother was an interior designer.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
  • The company designs, develops and lightweight structures and propulsion systems.
    Bill Koenig, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025

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“Programs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/programs. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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