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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
While neighboring vineyards resorted to grafting their vines onto pest-resistant American roots, DRC used various intensive strategies to keep its original European vines intact, at least until the 1940s.
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Pin Yen Tan 9 Min Ago, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The attempt to create a viable and vibrant residential hub arrives after years of neglect and fumbled strategies by the prior owner, an affiliate of real estate firm Z&L Properties.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
As others sought to raise capital for similar strategies, Arctos moved quickly to build a sports portfolio that includes dozens of assets.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
In her role at Starz/Lionsgate, Marelle oversaw acquisitions strategies across Europe and Lat Am, acquiring the likes of Gangs of London and Normal People.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Nutritional strategies that promote satiety and lower insulin — such as low-carbohydrate and particularly ketogenic diets — enable the body to use fat as its primary fuel source, thereby improving insulin sensitivity and overall metabolic health.
—Bret Scher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Could D’Amaro be planning to apply these extractive pricing strategies to more products at the company?
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
Balancing weight loss with bone health Helpful strategies to prevent weight regain related to diet include building meals around lean protein and noticing where calories might be creeping in, such as snacks, sugary drinks and alcohol.
—Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Anniversary stories will be posted on the website, where there is information about the organzation, community resources and strategies to promote youth mental health.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Pin Yen Tan 9 Min Ago, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The attempt to create a viable and vibrant residential hub arrives after years of neglect and fumbled strategies by the prior owner, an affiliate of real estate firm Z&L Properties.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
As others sought to raise capital for similar strategies, Arctos moved quickly to build a sports portfolio that includes dozens of assets.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
In her role at Starz/Lionsgate, Marelle oversaw acquisitions strategies across Europe and Lat Am, acquiring the likes of Gangs of London and Normal People.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Nutritional strategies that promote satiety and lower insulin — such as low-carbohydrate and particularly ketogenic diets — enable the body to use fat as its primary fuel source, thereby improving insulin sensitivity and overall metabolic health.
—Bret Scher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Could D’Amaro be planning to apply these extractive pricing strategies to more products at the company?
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
Balancing weight loss with bone health Helpful strategies to prevent weight regain related to diet include building meals around lean protein and noticing where calories might be creeping in, such as snacks, sugary drinks and alcohol.
—Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Anniversary stories will be posted on the website, where there is information about the organzation, community resources and strategies to promote youth mental health.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategies
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Silberfeld’s optimism arose from the agency’s apparent backtracking from plans unveiled in a January court hearing to install up to 800 tiny homes on the property.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The concern in February is that others could knock you off your game; someone slick could kick out your confidence, someone disloyal could out your plans before time.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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According to the study, this approach is more than 10 times faster than conventional image processing methods.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Though much of the money comes from subscriptions from companies and other heavy users, companies serving regular consumers will probably need to increasingly rely on ads and other methods to monetize mass market users.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Initial plans for the development called for more than 600 units in 2024, but developers dramatically scaled back plans when submitting the blueprints in 2025.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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For that, Timbers and the team found the original blueprints from 1976.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The automakers each took different approaches in their ads, with Toyota and Volkswagen calling back to 1990s nostalgia, while GM unveiled a new livery for one of its Cadillac F1 formula race cars.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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While effective, these approaches can be slow or inflexible.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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Similar programs at other Ivy League universities will be evaluated in coming weeks, Hegseth said.—
JOCELYN GECKER,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Some clinics have already started advertising these injections as part of pre-wedding crash slimming programs to help brides or grooms get into shape quickly for their big day.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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The couple employed local craftsmen to clear the area and built two terraces supported by drystone walls using the same techniques once employed for cultivating capers.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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Across five courses, each cocktail is a Negroni variation transformed through techniques such as evaporation, infusion, and reconstruction.—
Melinda Joe,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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While countries like Greece and New Zealand have opened more ways for people to obtain a golden visa, others have closed their schemes.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Gary needs investment and development, but none of the three Bears schemes promise more than isolated cash machines.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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However, not all methodologies are actually meant to promote lymphatic drainage, says Cecily Braden is an esthetician, spa educator, and eponymous brand founder.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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But over three seasons with Vowles in charge, Williams finally created another competitive car, invested more in its infrastructure and personnel, and improved its tools and methodologies.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Strategies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategies. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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