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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
Instructor George Bullette, Senior Center Board President, brings years of poker experience and will guide you through basic rules and strategies in a real game setting.
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Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Modern warfare increasingly depends on neuroscientific findings to help determine the best ways to train soldiers, defend populations against disinformation, and manage deterrence strategies.
—Big Think, 18 Oct. 2025
The human body’s strategies for conserving energy have something in common with how bears enter hibernation.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
The impact of geopolitics has surged, with national interests and strategic rivalries once again shaping global affairs and impacting business strategies.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Along with helping to found the GovAI Coalition — a group of local, state and federal entities that shares strategies and solutions — the city has created multi-track curricula with San José State to teach its employees how to use AI tools.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Companies that aim to make a meaningful contribution often explore ways to connect their strategies with broader social impact.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
The paper addresses operational procedures, describing mechanical and electrical triggers, containment strategies for managing gases, and a full process timeline of roughly 335 minutes from initiation to material extraction.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
Kendall-Newman was active in supporting grassroots organizations, especially those assisting at-risk communities and innovating disaster relief strategies.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Modern warfare increasingly depends on neuroscientific findings to help determine the best ways to train soldiers, defend populations against disinformation, and manage deterrence strategies.
—Big Think, 18 Oct. 2025
The human body’s strategies for conserving energy have something in common with how bears enter hibernation.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
The impact of geopolitics has surged, with national interests and strategic rivalries once again shaping global affairs and impacting business strategies.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Along with helping to found the GovAI Coalition — a group of local, state and federal entities that shares strategies and solutions — the city has created multi-track curricula with San José State to teach its employees how to use AI tools.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Companies that aim to make a meaningful contribution often explore ways to connect their strategies with broader social impact.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
The paper addresses operational procedures, describing mechanical and electrical triggers, containment strategies for managing gases, and a full process timeline of roughly 335 minutes from initiation to material extraction.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
Kendall-Newman was active in supporting grassroots organizations, especially those assisting at-risk communities and innovating disaster relief strategies.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategies
Noun
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But Mother Nature can influence our plans and activities.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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This week, the dramatic collapse of plans for Barcelona to play a La Liga game against Villarreal in Miami — first reported by The Athletic — added extra spice to the compelling and captivating Clasico.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The deep dive into Chaplin’s working methods is compelling and illuminating, and the shooting script itself shows that the always politically and philosophically probing Chaplin hadn’t lost any of his fire or originality in his old age.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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More environmentally sustainable coffee-growing methods exist, such as using shade trees to shield some plants from the sun, and diversifying crops.—
NPR,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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Those plans proved to be notions and not blueprints.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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In Zionsville, citizens and leaders alike wonder how to grow in a way that is more than just borrowing blueprints from Westfield and Carmel.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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As fall approaches and gala and awards seasons pick up speed, here’s to many more glamorous goth looks.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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Mowing height matters, especially as winter approaches.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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The new system combines lessons from these programs into a lighter, more flexible package suited for mobile formations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Each participant is required to purchase a South Carolina fishing license, which goes toward funding conservation programs.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 Oct. 2025
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The techniques to accomplish this can vary.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Officers there developed techniques like arm immersion — lowering soldiers’ arms into cold water during training breaks to reduce body temperature — and ice sheeting, where frozen bed sheets are wrapped around overheated troops to bring down body heat quickly.—
Ames Alexander,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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Through these schemes, people invest a significant amount of money into a country – with some countries like Greece having a minimum of €250,000 (about $290,357) – and are allowed to work and live there.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Former player and assistant coach Damon Jones was arrested in relation to both schemes.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Meta disputes the methodologies behind them.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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But this point isn't fully reflected in the report, UW system spokesperson Mark Pitsch said, potentially because the report relies on methodologies and data that disadvantage low-tuition institutions in states that provide limited aid.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Strategies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategies. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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