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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
Effectively pursuing all four of these strategies at once, backed by good intelligence and cutting off supply from Iran, could make the war an easier affair than in 2024.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Their metrics and editorial strategies are different.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
What debt relief strategies could help?
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Theatergoers have to improvise their own interpretive strategies as the play shifts and shifts again.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
One of her boxing coaches, Marvin Nimmermeer, taught her strategies to get out of the corner.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Arnott is the founder and chairman of Research Affiliates, a firm that oversees strategies for nearly $200 billion index funds and ETFs for the likes of Charles Schwab and Invesco.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Tulane’s other big contingent, activist investors, have been a bit defanged by AI, which is messing with companies’ strategies and their ability to credibly critique them.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
With artificial intelligence continuing to dominate corporate strategies and news headlines, Silicon Valley has embraced a new buzzword, one that may feel too close to home for those already feeling embattled by automation.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2026
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Their metrics and editorial strategies are different.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
What debt relief strategies could help?
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Theatergoers have to improvise their own interpretive strategies as the play shifts and shifts again.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
One of her boxing coaches, Marvin Nimmermeer, taught her strategies to get out of the corner.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Arnott is the founder and chairman of Research Affiliates, a firm that oversees strategies for nearly $200 billion index funds and ETFs for the likes of Charles Schwab and Invesco.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Tulane’s other big contingent, activist investors, have been a bit defanged by AI, which is messing with companies’ strategies and their ability to credibly critique them.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
With artificial intelligence continuing to dominate corporate strategies and news headlines, Silicon Valley has embraced a new buzzword, one that may feel too close to home for those already feeling embattled by automation.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategies
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Just days after floating the idea of using verification to differentiate human and bot accounts, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman on Wednesday announced measures the company will take to execute its plans.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Invite a calm talk about time commitments, because fairness grows when expectations are measurable and both sides understand what happens if plans change.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Conventional recycling methods rely on energy-intensive steps and harsh chemicals, often focusing mainly on recovering cathode materials while leaving other components behind.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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In France, for example, methods were grounded in analysis, while in Italy, a geometric style reigned.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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The call for ideas isn’t a professional design competition, or a solicitation of architectural blueprints, Laymon said.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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That’s why the city released an eight-page pre-construction checklist along with the blueprints.—
Mark Dee
March 27,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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The newest cohort of grantees presents an incredibly ambitious tapestry of artistic approaches.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2026
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This could enable new approaches in lithium recovery from seawater, removal of heavy metals from drinking water, advanced battery recycling and new diagnostic and sensor technologies.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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Some programs have built their identity on hard coaching or amassing the most talent possible, and while Campbell isn’t soft on his players, he’s opted to create a culture of joy that’s led to TCU signing Van Lith and Miles.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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House Republican lawmakers concluded that Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison were aware of billions in widespread fraud in the state’s social service programs, lied about their knowledge of fraud and retaliated against employees who tried to report it.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Students are schooled in the oceanic environment, first aid, CPR, mutual cooperation, competition techniques and lifesaving methods.—
Jessie Dax-Setkus,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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Advances in fabrication techniques and growing environmental awareness will likely accelerate their transition from laboratory innovation to commercial application.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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The jury also heard testimony from local public school educators who struggled with disruptions linked to social media, including sextortion schemes targeting children.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The fraud section last year led the largest coordinated takedown of health care fraud schemes in Justice Department history totaling nearly $15 billion in false claims.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Jeff co-created the Competing Values Framework and developed the Innovation Code and Innovation Genome methodologies which provide organizations with practical tools to reconcile competing priorities and drive breakthrough performance.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
21 Mar. 2026
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Intriguingly, the spark for the project came from a marketing agency that has developed a specialty in new advertising methodologies.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Strategies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategies. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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