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
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
As the race for innovation continues, the success of programs like God’s Eye may ultimately depend on whether manufacturers can prove that advanced driving technologies deliver measurable improvements in safety, reliability, and consumer trust.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
With a state economy that has improved since taking a big hit in the early 2010s, Illinois’ leaders are now arguing over whether to continue funding mental health centers, summer jobs programs and after-school programs for disadvantaged children, Martwick said.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
The foundation also donated $2,000 toward the school’s sports programs.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Pratt gave examples of how the city could help the crisis, such as inmate trainer programs as a way to foster dogs.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026
Trump has spoken during its programs.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 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
Today, the agency serves more than 4,500 young people and their families not only through counseling but through programs such as life skills development, youth mentoring, trauma recovery and parent training.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Noun
On homelessness, Porter wants more interim housing, emergency rental assistance and rapid rehousing programs.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
As the race for innovation continues, the success of programs like God’s Eye may ultimately depend on whether manufacturers can prove that advanced driving technologies deliver measurable improvements in safety, reliability, and consumer trust.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
With a state economy that has improved since taking a big hit in the early 2010s, Illinois’ leaders are now arguing over whether to continue funding mental health centers, summer jobs programs and after-school programs for disadvantaged children, Martwick said.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
The foundation also donated $2,000 toward the school’s sports programs.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Pratt gave examples of how the city could help the crisis, such as inmate trainer programs as a way to foster dogs.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026
Trump has spoken during its programs.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 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
Today, the agency serves more than 4,500 young people and their families not only through counseling but through programs such as life skills development, youth mentoring, trauma recovery and parent training.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for programs
Noun
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All of these schedules come together to ensure that every day there is plenty for guests to do across the parks and hotels.—
Megan duBois,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Compassionate Venus in your 6th House of Work squares disciplined Saturn in your 3rd House of Communication, so feedback, schedules, and workflow need clear lines.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Many teachers also volunteered extra time to help build lesson plans with Halverson and his assistant principals.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Nothing says Connecticut meet-cute like bonding over melting ice cream while a boat slowly delays everyone’s plans.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The Environmental Protection Agency’s Risk Management Program, or RMP, is the main federal program designed to prevent hazardous chemical incidents and spell out emergency procedures.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Brave, stubborn — and sassy Rylan, who has undergone many surgeries and procedures over the years, including close to 10 in the last two years, received a kidney transplant from his mom just last year.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
29 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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Another is how Russian and Chinese political elites, and some in the United States, have aligned themselves with authoritarian agendas that many privately recognize could lead to disaster.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Current rules dictate the council can only add a topic to meeting agendas either at the mayor’s referral or if a majority of the 11 members vote to do so.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Successful retirement planning requires preparing for these scenarios by maintaining diversified investments, adjusting withdrawal strategies, and planning for rising long-term expenses.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Edwards Lifesciences checks the boxes that matter most for our momentum strategies — solid fundamentals, a meaningful growth tilt and a stock price beginning to confirm the story that the business is telling.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The policies proposed by the candidates range from eliminating key environmental laws to providing free childcare and college tuition.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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States seem confident that their policies are valid.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Being 5 feet tall in a world that designs everything from sun dresses to drivers’ seats for people with 32-inch inseams is not easy.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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That intelligence helps to inform the models that Brick Shop designs into kits.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Programs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/programs. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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