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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Relevance
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
Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
Her current research looks at what programs or policies could help at work.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
The show launched in 2022 by Deaton and Hilliard as counterpoint programming to New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on ABC and other programs.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2025
Immergut asked Eric Hamilton, deputy assistant attorney general for the federal programs branch of the civil division of the Justice Department.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
The investment in HBCUs came as the administration cut $350 million from other grants, largely from programs reserved for Hispanic Serving Institutions, or HSIs.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Missouri’s government also banned state agencies from spending money on diversity programs and initiatives, and Kansas banned public universities from requiring prospective students or hires to make statements on DEI.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
Essential services like defense and law enforcement would continue throughout a shutdown, as would mandatory spending programs like Social Security and Medicare, BAI added.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Education Student aid programs will continue, including Pell Grants, which are awarded to undergraduate students with financial needs, and Title I, which provides aid to schools, usually where there are concentrations of lower-income families.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Noting the billions of dollars that Arkansas spends each year on federal programs to help the poor, including Medicaid, food stamps, child welfare and unemployment assistance, Sanders suggested the problems are often too big for a single program to fix.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
Her current research looks at what programs or policies could help at work.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
The show launched in 2022 by Deaton and Hilliard as counterpoint programming to New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on ABC and other programs.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2025
Immergut asked Eric Hamilton, deputy assistant attorney general for the federal programs branch of the civil division of the Justice Department.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
The investment in HBCUs came as the administration cut $350 million from other grants, largely from programs reserved for Hispanic Serving Institutions, or HSIs.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Missouri’s government also banned state agencies from spending money on diversity programs and initiatives, and Kansas banned public universities from requiring prospective students or hires to make statements on DEI.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
Essential services like defense and law enforcement would continue throughout a shutdown, as would mandatory spending programs like Social Security and Medicare, BAI added.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Education Student aid programs will continue, including Pell Grants, which are awarded to undergraduate students with financial needs, and Title I, which provides aid to schools, usually where there are concentrations of lower-income families.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for programs
Noun
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Of course, back-to-school schedules mean long vacations can be tricky.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The shorter time frame is perfect for first-time cruisers who are unsure about committing to a longer experience or those with busy schedules who are looking to fit fun into a more practical timeline.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That led to millions more people getting coverage, some of whom paid little or nothing, and more plans being offered.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The apartment's plans have changed over time.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their team's expertise in DHI, Sapphire FUE, and Unique FUE procedures can enable them to customize each surgery to the patient's specific requirements.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Failing to follow proper procedures for hydrant flushing can cause discoloration as well.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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Sprawling regulations backed by the Left are discouraging development across the country, critics say, as Democratic agendas play out in the public arena.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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Educators also used the AI chatbot to complete administrative tasks, including budget plans, drafting letters of recommendation and creating meeting agendas.—
Lee V. Gaines,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Different teams have different strategies to negate.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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When the photographer Mary Ellen Mark arrived in New York City, in 1966, one of her strategies for finding arresting images was to attend parades and other large gatherings, seeking out subjects not in the main flow of the action but on the periphery.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Daniels also said the bill could conflict with the higher education overhaul, Senate Bill 1, which prohibits universities from taking a position on controversial beliefs or policies.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s policies have exacerbated those woes, from the deportation of the industry’s key migrant workforce to renewed trade tensions between the United States and China.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Brown said of the daunting task of finding the perfect ring for someone who designs jewelry for a living.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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These themes are less mandates for how to dress or decorate a camp, but instead, says Burning Man Project Director of the organization’s Philosophical Center, Stuart Mangrum, who designs each year’s theme, operate on three levels.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Programs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/programs. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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