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as in plans
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
a statewide strategy to raise students' achievement test scores over the next three years
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as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something
you'll need a better strategy than just knocking on doors if you want to sell that many magazines
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Recent Examples of strategies
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.
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Angela Yang, NBC news, 15 May 2026
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
Certain debt relief strategies can expedite the payoff process substantially compared to other options.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The film’s key formal decision — to anchor everything in sound rather than complicated visual strategies — followed from that.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2026
The project also includes the development of technical guidance for model setup and strategies for benchmarking and validation to ensure the accuracy of the designs.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
What shoppers can expect Daily Shop stores are built around streamlined layouts and merchandising strategies intended to make trips faster and more intuitive, the company noted.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 14 May 2026
That realization became a catalyst for change, setting in motion a team of department members committed to reshaping the department’s recruitment strategies.
—Joy Lepola-Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Gungor suggests trying other strategies first before reaching for supplements, lemon balm included.
—Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 14 May 2026
Angela Yang, NBC news, 15 May 2026
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
Certain debt relief strategies can expedite the payoff process substantially compared to other options.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The film’s key formal decision — to anchor everything in sound rather than complicated visual strategies — followed from that.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2026
The project also includes the development of technical guidance for model setup and strategies for benchmarking and validation to ensure the accuracy of the designs.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
What shoppers can expect Daily Shop stores are built around streamlined layouts and merchandising strategies intended to make trips faster and more intuitive, the company noted.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 14 May 2026
That realization became a catalyst for change, setting in motion a team of department members committed to reshaping the department’s recruitment strategies.
—Joy Lepola-Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Gungor suggests trying other strategies first before reaching for supplements, lemon balm included.
—Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategies
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Last month, Will County Board members approved Earthrise Energy’s plans for a 2,400-acre solar farm near Crete.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Citing statements from jurors and a county clerk who aided Hill, Murdaugh's lawyers say Hill urged jurors not to be confused by Murdaugh's defense tactics and to watch his body language — and that she was motivated by plans to publish a book about the case.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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The company defended its harvesting methods at the time, claiming the tomatoes are grown in the right region and with the right techniques.—
Itzel Luna,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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If the methods are flawed, publish the caveats.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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The result—white ink against a deep blue background—reminded him of architectural blueprints.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The downloadable content includes two operator skins, weapon blueprints, charms and other cosmetic items, along with experience boosts.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Other approaches try to battle the countervailing incentives with fancier math.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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As Mother’s Day approaches, her story stands as a reminder that many of the most significant career breakthroughs aren't built in isolation but through lives and choices shaped at home, where leadership often begins long before recognition ever arrives.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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But times have changed, and over the last decade, the boys’ and girls’ programs have flourished.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
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For older students, sport-specific training programs are available in football, basketball, soccer, flag football, water polo, and field hockey, allowing athletes to sharpen their skills and prepare for upcoming seasons.—
Cullen Gibson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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However, those techniques could only provide long-term averages rather than instantaneous measurements.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Increasingly, manufacturers are making toilet paper from recycled paper products, which reduces tree cutting, and are using chlorine-free bleaching techniques.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Working within different schemes tested Smith’s versatility and football IQ.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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Trevor began imagining elaborate criminal schemes.—
Matt Thompson,
SPIN,
11 May 2026
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Since 2010, researchers are turning to newer methodologies and technologies in an effort to seek a deeper and almost immediate understanding of consumer patterns.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Since then, and despite some notable lapses, the agency has steadily increased its protective methodologies, techniques and technologies to mitigate threats of varying degrees.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Strategies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategies. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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