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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
California’s State Controller Malia Cohen brought a statewide perspective on fiscal leadership, accountability and strategies that strengthen communities, including those in the San Fernando Valley.
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Marianne Love, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
At the time, the installation was touted to improve gunshot detection, response time and support proactive policing strategies.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
Using tax-efficient investing strategies throughout the year can help minimize an investor’s tax burden and optimize their portfolio’s value for years to come, says Bill Harris, the founder and CEO of Evergreen Wealth, a financial advisory firm focused on maximizing after-tax wealth.
—Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Utilize wise strategies to build net worth over time and cash flow now.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
His strategies often involve exploiting legal loopholes and tying up loose ends in court.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The coordinator — appointed by Newsom and confirmed by the state Senate — will track and report incidents of antisemitism in schools and advise districts on prevention and response strategies.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Lightweight luggage, versatile clothing, and clever carry-on strategies that anticipate the little headaches most travelers overlook.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Despite over a century of investigation, there is still no cure, but advances in diagnostic tools, treatments and preventive strategies continue to offer hope for slowing the disease and improving quality of life for patients and caregivers.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Marianne Love, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
At the time, the installation was touted to improve gunshot detection, response time and support proactive policing strategies.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
Using tax-efficient investing strategies throughout the year can help minimize an investor’s tax burden and optimize their portfolio’s value for years to come, says Bill Harris, the founder and CEO of Evergreen Wealth, a financial advisory firm focused on maximizing after-tax wealth.
—Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Utilize wise strategies to build net worth over time and cash flow now.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
His strategies often involve exploiting legal loopholes and tying up loose ends in court.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The coordinator — appointed by Newsom and confirmed by the state Senate — will track and report incidents of antisemitism in schools and advise districts on prevention and response strategies.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Lightweight luggage, versatile clothing, and clever carry-on strategies that anticipate the little headaches most travelers overlook.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Despite over a century of investigation, there is still no cure, but advances in diagnostic tools, treatments and preventive strategies continue to offer hope for slowing the disease and improving quality of life for patients and caregivers.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategies
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Attorneys and advocates have repeatedly criticized the conditions in ICE’s detention center in Aurora and have protested against plans to open more facilities in parts of rural Colorado.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Full stack Huawei has expanded its Ascend series of AI chips in recent years and plans to launch its next-generation Ascend 950 in 2026.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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Some other unconventional methods include steaming the fabric to soften the threads and then stretch, as well as wetting the garment and then pining it down at the correct size, like how crocheters stretch out granny squares.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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This guide explores various methods to eliminate soap scum and offers preventive measures to stop its return.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Bragg called on the companies to remove online blueprints, known as CAD files, that can be used to print firearms and gun parts without a background check.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In September, alternative blueprints were produced for their new ground without a canopy.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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As Uganda’s election approaches on Thursday, the atmosphere in Kampala carries that same thick, familiar weight of inevitability.—
Charles Onyango-Obbo,
semafor.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Hurzeler visited England rugby’s training camp in November 2025, noting different approaches which included the head coach watching from the stands instead of on the touchline.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Southwestern President Mark Sanchez told the committee Tuesday that his school and its collaborators need to introduce an array of bachelor’s degree programs to help meet the needs of students and employers in South County, home to 500,000 people.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Apple will continue to offer the programs on the Mac App Store as one-time software purchases.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The team used vacuum or micro-injection techniques The team with LLNL’s Nuclear and Chemical Sciences (NACS) Division, developed the radiochemical techniques to purify target material.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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This short film blends traditional animation with abstract expressionism using innovative video-to-video techniques.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2026
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The 40-year-old cooks up ways to make quarterbacks miserable in his sleep, devising schemes that are meant to lure as much as they are intended to confuse.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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More than 90 people, most with ties to the state’s Somali community, have been charged in fraud schemes targeting social services.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Forecasts on holiday spending will vary based on the methodologies used by the different organizations and businesses.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
23 Dec. 2025
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Researchers in multiple countries have replicated this finding again and again, using different populations, methodologies and data sources.—
Inna Fishman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Dec. 2025
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“Strategies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategies. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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