1
as in schedules
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 plans
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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3
as in procedures
a way of acting or proceeding
recommends a program of regular dental checkups
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variants
also programmes
as in schemes
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Recent Examples of programs
Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 2 May 2026
While global challenges continue to rise, foreign assistance programs are needed more than ever from both a humanitarian and strategic standpoint.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
DiVISION 4 In the first finals appearance for both programs, Oak Park swept the last four courts to claim the inaugural Division 4 crown against Campbell Hall, a Division 3 semifinalist last season.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
The triumvirate of protectors got Romans into testing that proved his IQ was off the charts and found programs that helped his mother learn how to navigate his needs.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
But if those programs play each other in the play-in rounds, as seems likely, any financial windfall would be a mirage when the little guys cannibalize each other.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
The Sackler family, which owns Purdue, will pay up to $7 billion to compensate victims and pay for opioid abatement programs.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Grand masters typically spend countless hours studying and memorizing long sequences of moves suggested by computer programs.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
The event raises money to fund the free bike education programs offered by Bike New York.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 2 May 2026
While global challenges continue to rise, foreign assistance programs are needed more than ever from both a humanitarian and strategic standpoint.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
DiVISION 4 In the first finals appearance for both programs, Oak Park swept the last four courts to claim the inaugural Division 4 crown against Campbell Hall, a Division 3 semifinalist last season.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
The triumvirate of protectors got Romans into testing that proved his IQ was off the charts and found programs that helped his mother learn how to navigate his needs.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
But if those programs play each other in the play-in rounds, as seems likely, any financial windfall would be a mirage when the little guys cannibalize each other.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
The Sackler family, which owns Purdue, will pay up to $7 billion to compensate victims and pay for opioid abatement programs.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Grand masters typically spend countless hours studying and memorizing long sequences of moves suggested by computer programs.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for programs
Noun
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The Patriots have a more difficult path to the postseason this year, facing off against one of the NFL’s toughest schedules.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Noting how the schedules lined up, creating the potential for a visit, Gabriel texted Caminero with the info and reminded him how much the kids thought of him.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Shopify has begun allowing merchants to accept USDC payments, and Western Union just announced plans to offer a stablecoin on the Solana blockchain.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The attorney said Bjornstad had once hoped to pilot the app with Oregon State, but the ongoing situation has complicated those plans.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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General Counsel Karen Buffkin read a resolution that authorized the hiring of outside professionals to conduct a review of the system’s procedures for handling complaints and violations of policies.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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These and a whole suite of other facially race-neutral changes to voting procedures could be used in southern states to hamper Black representation.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Marty, who was loosely based on real-life ping-pong legend Marty Reisman, schemes his way to competitions across the globe and hustles for pocket cash.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Mar. 2026
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Joy Randolph, follows a desperate gallery owner (Portman) who schemes to sell a dead man as art at Art Basel in Miami.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Schools now feverishly compete to prepare graduates with simplistic educational remedies driven by competitive branding agendas, providing symbolic curriculum overhauls as recruiting and job-placement signals, regardless of whether such courses share a coherent body of core knowledge.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Councilmember Thai Viet Phan’s Ward 1 seat has been vacant for nearly two years, based on multiple meeting agendas from 2024 through 2026.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
20 Apr. 2026
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The guide also offered practical advice in the form of meal and snack strategies, as well as menus and recipes.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Weight-loss strategies can include increasing exercise and improving your diet.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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In Los Angeles, past demonstrations have drawn hundreds of thousands of people who voiced their support for immigrant workers amid controversial enforcement policies.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Trump highlighted a variety of policies geared toward older Americans, including Medicare coverage for weight-loss drugs that will start July 1.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Verb
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TikTok followers watched along as Jessica Kayll, who designs colorful silk robes, finished painting her dress in the days leading up to the gala.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Costume designs a mix original illustrations and innovation The costume department took a mixed approach to making what actors will wear, combining creativity with the original book illustrations.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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“Programs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/programs. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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