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
Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
There are more than 600 local NAMI organizations and affiliates across the country, many of which offer free support and education programs.
—Ray Campos, CBS News, 23 May 2026
And new programs keep sprouting up.
—Laura Ungar, Fortune, 23 May 2026
And graduation totals for degree and certificate programs are almost back.
—East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Teacher education programs are key.
—Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
Housing First programs provide immediate, low-barrier housing with voluntary services.
—Shianne Leclaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Cuba imports 70% to 80% of its domestic food requirements, with most imports slated for social protection programs, according to the World Food Programme.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 May 2026
This was the second meeting of the season between the two programs, with UCF earning a 5-3 win on April 15.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Noun
The majority-Republican House Committee on Appropriations proposed on Wednesday less extreme but still substantial cuts, slashing 20% from the agency and reducing funding to the state clean water programs by almost 25%.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
There are more than 600 local NAMI organizations and affiliates across the country, many of which offer free support and education programs.
—Ray Campos, CBS News, 23 May 2026
And new programs keep sprouting up.
—Laura Ungar, Fortune, 23 May 2026
And graduation totals for degree and certificate programs are almost back.
—East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Teacher education programs are key.
—Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
Housing First programs provide immediate, low-barrier housing with voluntary services.
—Shianne Leclaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Cuba imports 70% to 80% of its domestic food requirements, with most imports slated for social protection programs, according to the World Food Programme.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 May 2026
This was the second meeting of the season between the two programs, with UCF earning a 5-3 win on April 15.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for programs
Noun
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Here is a week-by-week look at the schedules for the Patriots, Giants and Jets.—
From Staff Reports,
Hartford Courant,
15 May 2026
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These blooms often appear in early spring but note that different hibiscus have different blooming schedules.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Like many in Lebanon, her plans and ambitions had been put on hold by the hostilities.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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And the capacity has not been expanded with the times, though Villa do have active plans to push it above 50,000.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Noun
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Usually, the trial judges are familiar with most procedures — often much more than the counsel who appear before them.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Restaurants that receive more than 30 demerits are required to immediately fix the most critical violations and start corrective procedures on all the other violations within 48 hours.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
Verb
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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
Noun
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The tradition endures even as most people quietly agree that art probably shouldn’t be co-opted by the agendas of nation-states.—
Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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Ruffalo called on Hollywood agencies to stop setting agendas for their clients.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Wilson also said Republicans are likelier to use AI in their campaign strategies than Democrats, citing recent poll results by the American Association of Political Consultants.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Reflecting on the modernization of national security in a Fox News op-ed, FBI Director Kash Patel explores how the bureau must adapt its strategies to address modern threats and advance beyond the artificial intelligence age.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Overland Park is looking at amending its policies to streamline certain housing projects or open up the possibility to develop accessory dwelling units or duplexes in areas that have been historically single-family neighborhoods.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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While legal and compliance departments at corporations can enforce strict policies with respect to the stock exchange, massive amounts of money, time and corporate infrastructure would be required to effectively extend insider trading governance and compliance technology to prediction markets.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Intuitive Machines designs spacecraft, delivers payloads to the lunar surface, and provides infrastructure services.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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But who conceptualizes and designs these games?—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
18 May 2026
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“Programs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/programs. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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