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
Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Apple will continue to offer the programs on the Mac App Store as one-time software purchases.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Adult day services is one of 14 programs undergoing a third-party audit after being deemed high risk by state officials in the fall of 2025.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
Restorative justice programs bring together survivors and offenders — via meetings or letters or through community panels — to try to deepen understanding, promote healing and discuss how best to make amends for a wide range of harms.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2026
Bourne and Malinin curate their playlists all year, weighing options for his programs.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Democrats may be more enthusiastic supporters of Medicaid than Republicans as a general matter, but residents of red states rely on these programs every bit as much as those in blue states.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
Southwestern President Mark Sanchez told the committee Tuesday that his school and its collaborators need to introduce an array of bachelor’s degree programs to help meet the needs of students and employers in South County, home to 500,000 people.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Apple will continue to offer the programs on the Mac App Store as one-time software purchases.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Adult day services is one of 14 programs undergoing a third-party audit after being deemed high risk by state officials in the fall of 2025.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
Restorative justice programs bring together survivors and offenders — via meetings or letters or through community panels — to try to deepen understanding, promote healing and discuss how best to make amends for a wide range of harms.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2026
Bourne and Malinin curate their playlists all year, weighing options for his programs.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Democrats may be more enthusiastic supporters of Medicaid than Republicans as a general matter, but residents of red states rely on these programs every bit as much as those in blue states.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for programs
Noun
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Lovimag Strong Magnetic Hooks 12-pack On a cruise, paper seems to multiply overnight—from daily activity schedules to reservation slips and excursion details.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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High draft picks, easier schedules, free agency, and the weird bounces of an oblong ball bring nearly everyone back towards the middle.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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CrowdStrike fell more than 3% Thursday after management announced plans to buy identity management startup SGNL in a $740 million deal.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Exporters must also implement rigorous Know Your Customer procedures to prevent unauthorized use or remote access to the technology.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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In November, Brooks detailed the invasive and non-invasive procedures and treatments she's undergone.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Chalamet embodies Marty’s arrant showmanship with an evident joy in performance, exactly as Marty himself schemes not only shamelessly but jubilantly.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
19 Dec. 2025
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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
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But Bacerra said this year, OCFA staff pulled the item off their November agendas, despite the board not traditionally holding meetings in December due to the difficulty in reaching a quorum during the holidays.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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Unlike local gangs, however, these groups maintain articulated political agendas, even if those agendas remain largely oriented toward Colombia.—
Rebecca Hanson,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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California’s State Controller Malia Cohen brought a statewide perspective on fiscal leadership, accountability and strategies that strengthen communities, including those in the San Fernando Valley.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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At the time, the installation was touted to improve gunshot detection, response time and support proactive policing strategies.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Jackson County Legislature only has jurisdiction over policies related to the county sheriff’s office and does not have explicit authority over federal immigration agencies or area cities’ police departments.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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Pacheco has long been involved in Miami Beach politics and has been an outspoken critic of Meiner and city policies in recent years.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Founded by Said Meer, the designer was appointed as a Belgian royal warrant holder in November 2020, meaning the couturier designs specific pieces with the Belgian royal family, particularly Queen Mathilde, in mind.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Uniqlo designs the beanie with a moisture-wicking nylon blend that converts the body’s moisture into heat while preventing it from escaping.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Programs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/programs. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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