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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
From hidden storage to natural materials, here are a few design strategies that experts recommend for a cleaner, more calming room.
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Adrienne Jordan, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
This is no longer the case, as companies like Foodbuy have expanded the role of procurement through advanced strategies and strong supplier partnerships.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
And last night, their strategies yielded very different results.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Whatever strategies right-wingers employ in the 2028 Presidential primaries might first be tested in this runoff.
—Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
In order to address these challenges, Greer proposed several trade strategies.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
These strategies rely on terrain, engineering, and mobility to make missile systems harder to detect and destroy.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
How investors should respond to the moment depends on their savings and investment goals — but there are strategies to protect your portfolio during the heightened unease.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Consequences aren't good solutions Rewarding and punishing are motivational strategies, not problem-solving strategies.
—Ross W. Greene, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Adrienne Jordan, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
This is no longer the case, as companies like Foodbuy have expanded the role of procurement through advanced strategies and strong supplier partnerships.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
And last night, their strategies yielded very different results.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Whatever strategies right-wingers employ in the 2028 Presidential primaries might first be tested in this runoff.
—Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
In order to address these challenges, Greer proposed several trade strategies.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
These strategies rely on terrain, engineering, and mobility to make missile systems harder to detect and destroy.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
How investors should respond to the moment depends on their savings and investment goals — but there are strategies to protect your portfolio during the heightened unease.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Consequences aren't good solutions Rewarding and punishing are motivational strategies, not problem-solving strategies.
—Ross W. Greene, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategies
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The bots provided the code and ready-to-execute plans to bypass firewalls.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The House last week put plans to mark up an institutional investors proposal on ice while the Senate advanced its version.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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There are several methods to consider, depending on factors like your plan for the space after removal and your budget.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Co-founder Gabriel Saragovia, a civil engineer turned first-time hotelier, sought to make the unique oasis accessible to outside visitors, but only through sustainable methods.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Not long after, an email arrived with blueprints for the theater — schematics that included a 600-inch screen and two rows of three oversized seats.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Feb. 2026
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The program includes 250 hours of classroom instruction on subjects such as how to read construction blueprints and construction math, plus 50 hours of hands-on training with power tools and hand tools.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Research shows that the most effective ways to help someone end their addiction to alcohol often includes a combination of approaches like behavioral therapies, medications such as naltrexone or disulfiram, and a support system like 12-step programs.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Unsurprisingly, people took vastly different approaches to the theme.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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For those who cannot afford assistance, local tax clinics and pro bono programs can provide help.—
Sakinah Tillman,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Feb. 2026
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Offseason workout programs begin April 20.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Led by Ana Itzel Juárez Martín, PhD in anthropology from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), the initiative, which is still a pilot program, combines AI tools with knowledge and techniques from physical and social anthropology.—
Karen Esquivel,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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In a recent article in Artforum on the material conditions of machine learning and its implications for the field of art history, Sonja Drimmer asserts that computer vision is fundamentally distinct from traditional imaging techniques such as photography.—
Patrick R. Crowley,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Ratta warns of schemes targeting grandparents.—
Jennifer Bisram,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The 22-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury came after a yearslong federal investigation and alleged Madigan participated in an array of bribery and extortion schemes from 2011 to 2019 aimed at using the power of his office for personal gain.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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That taxonomic range, from fish to spiders to mammals, required a diverse set of expertise and search methodologies.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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The actual start date may vary among countries and Muslim communities due to declarations by multiple Islamic authorities around the globe on whether the crescent had been sighted or different methodologies used to determine the beginning of the month.—
Mariam Fam,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Strategies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategies. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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