Thesaurus results for SCHEME OUT

scheme (out)

verb

Definition of scheme (out)

as in to plan

to work out the details of (something) in advance the campaign operatives schemed out a plan for dealing with bombshells about the candidate's past indiscretions

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Demonstrators plan to take to the streets again Saturday to denounce the high cost of living.

— ELITSA GADEVA, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
The company has not disclosed the specific seeker configuration or guidance architecture planned for the weapon.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of plan

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About 75% to 80% of Spirit’s merchandise is designed, developed and sourced by the company, mostly in Asia.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
As part of this approach, ESA has updated its debris mitigation requirements and standards that will govern how its missions are designed, built, flown and disposed of.

— David Zamora, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of design

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The foundation cites decades of research and learning showing that grantees with flexible, long-term funding were better prepared for the unexpected.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Nick Sirianni addresses Barkley's return Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni emphasized the importance of getting Barkley back as the team prepares for Monday night's matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.

— Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of prepare

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Ebola is changing how African governments organize their response, Kaseya said, with Nigeria’s case prompting stronger solidarity across the continent.

— Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The concierge can also organize hydroplane trips across Lake Como, a private dinner behind closed doors beneath Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, and a day of personal shopping in Italy’s fashion capital.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

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