Synonyms of programs

programs 1 of 2

noun

plural of program

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• schedules
• agendas
• calendars
• organizations
• timetables
• dockets
• bills of fare
• cards
• exercises
• plates
• sequences
• arrangements
• setups
• dance cards
• orders
• orderings

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plans
• strategies
• blueprints
• projects
• schemes
• systems
• designs
• arrangements
• proposals
• games
• procedures
• ways
• master plans
• recipes
• ideas
• devices
• techniques
• game plans
• ground plans
• road maps
• policies
• purposes
• plots
• tactics
• intentions
• protocols
• maneuvers
• specifications
• intents
• conspiracies
• means
• maps
• contrivances
• aims
• formulas
• subterfuges
• stratagems
• platforms
• tricks
• gambits
• conceptions
• collusions
• patterns
• ruses
• counterstrategies
• specifics
• counterplans
• setups
• diagrams
• layouts
• projets

3

as in procedures

a way of acting or proceeding

recommends a program of regular dental checkups

Synonyms & Similar Words

• procedures
• policies
• strategies
• methods
• methodologies
• courses
• approaches
• plans
• schemes
• lines
• purposes
• intentions
• designs
• intents
• blueprints
• directions
• pathways
• paths
• tacks

programs

2 of 2

verb

variants also programmes

present tense third-person singular of program

as in schemes

Related Words

• schemes
• plans
• designs
• maps (out)
• concerts
• charts
• maneuvers
• shapes
• promises
• contracts
• works out
• frames
• drafts
• lays out
• intrigues
• blueprints
• pledges
• schematizes
• hammers out
• calculates
• squares away
• figures
• chooses
• determines
• agrees (on)
• sanctions
• concludes
• opts
• resolves
• arranges
• approves
• deals
• sets
• authorizes
• decides
• confirms
• affirms
• fixes
• finishes
• ends
• rounds (off or out)
• warrants
• winds up
• completes
• bargains
• closes
• wraps up
• horse-trades
• finalizes
• OKs
• settles
• negotiates
• chaffers
• dickers
• haggles
• clears

Dissimilar Words

• calls
• recalls
• drops
• differs (over)
• repeals
• debates
• revokes
• disagrees (with)
• objects
• counters
• protests
• aborts
• opposes
• calls off
• rescinds
• resists
• contests
• disputes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of programs

Noun

Federal programs, such as Vaccines for Children and Medicaid, also rely on ACIP’s guidance. — Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026

With funding now threatened, Duncan fears that programs serving underserved schools could be cut, saying that the money is invaluable to Los Angeles. — Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

In comparison to other shipbuilding programs, the battleships would rank near the top in cost. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

There is some hope that allowing Disney intellectual property to fuel TikTok pieces will have a halo effect for Disney’s films and programs. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026

Book sale proceeds will be used to help fund library services, programs and initiatives that benefit the community. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

This tracks, given that production budgets have ballooned in recent years meaning that many more programs fall within this category. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026

Maryland law directs unclaimed-property proceeds into a special fund, pays specified amounts to government programs and transfers remaining net funds into the state’s General Fund. — Mark Lewyn, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026

Current Levine Museum programs The museum plans to open a temporary exhibition that will be announced in the fall, Cooper said. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026