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
Michael Loria, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
The airframe is currently scheduled to remain in service until at least 2050, and upgrade programs are constantly being delayed.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
White officials used their positions atop the local commissions that oversaw federal agricultural programs to drive Black landowners into so much debt that most of them had to sell off their land.
—Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
That organization, which represents state employees administering federal energy assistance programs, said American households were collectively behind $25 billion on electric and gas bills at the end of 2025 — up from about $23 billion the year before.
—Kevin Hardy, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2026
Unlike in the men’s tournament, the women’s first two rounds are played at campus sites, so the programs hosting now get an additional day to prepare before the full bracket is released.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Similar to Buy Now, Pay Later, rent now, pay later programs pay landlords in full at the top of the month and allow renters pay back the company in installments.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Five programs are gunning for their first state title, most of which are in their finals debut.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Facing a structural deficit, the next governor will have to cut programs and raise taxes, not just one or the other, with corporations and California’s richest residents being forced to cough up more.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
Trump has said the war is aimed at eliminating Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
The airframe is currently scheduled to remain in service until at least 2050, and upgrade programs are constantly being delayed.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
White officials used their positions atop the local commissions that oversaw federal agricultural programs to drive Black landowners into so much debt that most of them had to sell off their land.
—Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
That organization, which represents state employees administering federal energy assistance programs, said American households were collectively behind $25 billion on electric and gas bills at the end of 2025 — up from about $23 billion the year before.
—Kevin Hardy, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2026
Unlike in the men’s tournament, the women’s first two rounds are played at campus sites, so the programs hosting now get an additional day to prepare before the full bracket is released.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Similar to Buy Now, Pay Later, rent now, pay later programs pay landlords in full at the top of the month and allow renters pay back the company in installments.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Five programs are gunning for their first state title, most of which are in their finals debut.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Facing a structural deficit, the next governor will have to cut programs and raise taxes, not just one or the other, with corporations and California’s richest residents being forced to cough up more.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for programs
Noun
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What else schools can do Critics crow that there is, in fact, more mid-majors can do by bumping up their schedules.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Those disruptions can ripple through the travel system, cascading problems across already crowded flight schedules.—
Rio Yamat,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Your 9th House of Higher Learning is empowered by Luna’s entry into Capricorn, encouraging you to make plans that broaden your view.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The judge in the case said CBP should use standard procedures to issue refunds and importers that paid IEEPA tariffs should not have to file lawsuits in order to guarantee that they’re paid out.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Mar. 2026
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The college is reviewing coordination and notification procedures related to the program and will continue working with appropriate partners to support campus safety, according to Fields.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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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
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Under California’s Brown Act, city councils, boards and commissions are required to hold meetings publicly, post agendas in advance and allow public participation to prevent closed-door decision-making.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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There are too many agendas for there to be a single, perfect answer.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of his strategies has been to win over regulators and investors with test flights.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds - from financial professionals to everyday individuals - come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, the Senate passed a broad bipartisan bill on housing, which seeks to adjust policies to increase construction and limit institutional ownership of home development.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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But many of the workers also presented themselves as victims of racially motivated government policies.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The new state officer program is run by the Center for Health Care Strategies, a nonprofit that designs and implements policies to improve health outcomes for people enrolled in Medicaid.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Family-owned and operated in San Diego County since 1992, Greenway designs and builds outdoor environments that balance beauty with performance — water-wise planting, durable hardscape and lighting that extends a space well beyond daylight hours.—
Philip Jordan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Programs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/programs. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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