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

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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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programs

2 of 2

verb

variants also programmes
present tense third-person singular of program
as in schemes

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Recent Examples of programs
Noun
Its proposal to end the crisis includes the closure of Dewey and Lincolnwood Elementary and the termination of more than 200 staff jobs, along with non-mandated programs. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 But given the university’s unique basketball brand, with 12 national championships for the women and six for the men, there could be more benefits in synergy between the programs, especially in creating buzz and business for downtown Hartford. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026 Both of these programs currently have plenty of economy award flights in April and May 2027. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026 While one of the youngest fashion schools in Paris, the Institut Français de la Mode offers one of the most varied range of programs across management, design and savoir-faire, plus continuing education. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 Trump has complained publicly about Fox News giving attention to Democratic candidates, even though the network always has welcomed the party’s members to appear on its programs. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026 Regional Exchange Is Starting With the Next Generation SIFF is also using its youth programs to build connections across the region. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026 The country star will continue to give back to communities at Sand in My Boots through his Morgan Wallen Foundation, to support programs for youth in sports and music. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2026 Debt, the deficit and high interest rates limit the government’s ability to increase spending and foreshadow disputes over how to fund campaign promises without jeopardizing social programs. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for programs
  1. schedules
  2. plans
  3. procedures
  4. schemes
  5. agendas
  6. strategies
  7. policies
  8. designs
Noun
  • In the past, nurses’ schedules were partly automated but overseen by a human manager, who could be aware of, and responsive to, personal issues.
    — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Tight career schedules also conflict with parents’ biological clocks.
    — Jesús Fernández-Villaverde, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of schedules
Noun
  • But plans can change, as Walter’s Formula One team just learned.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Researchers have completed laboratory-scale testing of the recovery approaches, while plans for a pilot plant are underway.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of plans
Noun
  • Typically, pet insurance will cover some or all of the costs related to procedures, diagnostic testing, medications, hospital stays, emergency care and injuries (broken bones and ligament tears).
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • If true, this would be a significant improvement over traditional fertility procedures.
    — Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of procedures
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of schemes
Noun
  • The board members use their personal email addresses to conduct business and, without a staff, volunteer for different roles such as acting as treasurer, keeping records, sending out agendas and minutes and updating the website and Facebook page.
    — Beth Kassab, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
  • While neither political party has taken on animal welfare as a key issue on the stump or in their policy agendas, Democrats — though with some notable exceptions — are more likely to lead on animal welfare legislation and vote in favor of it.
    — Kenny Torrella, Vox, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of agendas
Noun
  • But if the problems are well-known from human decision-making, so too are the strategies to counteract them.
    — Keren Yarhi-Milo, Time, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The filmmakers considered various strategies for capturing footage.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of strategies
Noun
  • Vang, the most liberal member of the Sacramento City Council, built her campaign around the need for generational change and progressive policies to help working class families.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Over the course of its work, the task force held six sessions, heard from national and regional experts, reviewed crisis response models in neighboring jurisdictions and examined Howard County's existing policies and practices.
    — CBS Baltimore, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of policies
Verb
  • The social media lawsuits have helped inform parents and the public about how the industry designs products used by teenagers and children, McNally said.
    — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Ruffled gowns, sequins and a werewolf hunter dressed in layers of wool are among this year’s costume designs audiences will see on screen.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of designs

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“Programs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/programs. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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