PROGRAMS Synonyms: 146 Similar and Opposite Words

programs 1 of 2

noun

plural of program

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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Relevance

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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as in procedures

a way of acting or proceeding recommends a program of regular dental checkups

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programs

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verb

variants also programmes

present tense third-person singular of program

as in schemes

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Recent Examples of programs

Noun

But times have changed, and over the last decade, the boys’ and girls’ programs have flourished. —

Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 10 May 2026 For older students, sport-specific training programs are available in football, basketball, soccer, flag football, water polo, and field hockey, allowing athletes to sharpen their skills and prepare for upcoming seasons. —

Cullen Gibson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026 Incentivizing cities and developers to process housing development Villaraigosa contended that rather than imposing new taxes on homeowners and businesses, the state should revive housing redevelopment programs. —

Noe Padilla, USA Today, 9 May 2026 As behavior challenges persist, educators say teacher preparation programs could better prepare new teachers. —

Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026 That means strengthening job training and apprenticeship programs, making serious investments in manufacturing, and renewing Trade Adjustment Assistance – a vital program to help American workers get back on their feet that Republicans allowed to expire. —

Linda Sánchez, Oc Register, 9 May 2026 Analysts said drivers can try saving a few dollars through loyalty programs, payment methods with reduced prices, checking wholesale clubs, and trying to drive more efficiently. —

Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 2 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for programs

Noun

The new systems—to nationalize schedules and workflow—that Bisignano had announced in December were slated to take effect in early spring.

— E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
But even with the name recognition of Beverly Hills and LACMA along Wilshire Boulevard, subway ridership will be tempered by the work-from-home trend that began during the COVID-19 pandemic and has mostly continued, with some employees working hybrid schedules.

— Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 May 2026