1
as in plan
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 approach
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 strategy
But the Ryder board, about a decade ago, wanted CEO Robert Sanchez to focus on innovation and how to lead the company beyond the core strategy and services that had sustained it for decades.
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 19 June 2025
This daily, quiet grind has a profound impact on our lives… who knows how many more lives would be lost if prevention efforts were not part of the strategy.
—Kelly Juleson, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
Has Netflix been willing to change its own strategy with the times?
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
Representatives for the Earthquakes declined a request for an interview on further details about the ownership group’s strategy.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 19 June 2025
This daily, quiet grind has a profound impact on our lives… who knows how many more lives would be lost if prevention efforts were not part of the strategy.
—Kelly Juleson, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
Has Netflix been willing to change its own strategy with the times?
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
Representatives for the Earthquakes declined a request for an interview on further details about the ownership group’s strategy.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategy
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2025
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This option could cost the city $1.1 million without a parking lot or commercial lots — or $5.3 million with, but plans note the city would recoup some of that money by selling the commercial land.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2025
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The Senate is taking an approach to the credits for climate friendly energy that is less aggressive than the House but still represents a major rollback of the incentives.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
19 June 2025
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His elastic counter-melodic approach to the bass redefined the role of the instrument in jazz and helped Evans reshape the very concept of the piano trio.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
19 June 2025
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Rihanna’s business empire follows the same blueprint Baker pioneered, using stardom to control an entire industry.—
Sonari Glinton,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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But even with Durant’s resurgence as a blueprint, the expectation is caution.—
Kristian Winfield,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
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By eliminating traditional cooling methods, Shell has significantly reduced energy demand while boosting efficiency.—
Kathleen Abbott,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Areas to watch, says Arthur Adam, a neurosurgeon and stroke expert at University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, include how human brain tissue is affected by the new thrombectomy method, and how the cells and debris behave once they’re liberated from the fibrin by the milli-spinner.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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The Hawks flag football program captured their sixth state championship.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Despite the program’s struggles over the past decade, upward mobility in the conference is readily available.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete review process and methodology page.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
23 June 2025
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Chaos testing, a methodology where systems are intentionally stressed to uncover hidden vulnerabilities, is gaining traction.—
Spencer Kimball,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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And most recycling schemes are still small-scale, unable to keep up with the sheer volume of cheap and short-use clothing flowing through the system.—
Zoe Bayliss Wong,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Galeotti said these schemes can increase the national deficit and threaten the long-term viability of health care for seniors, individuals with disabilities and other citizens who need these programs.—
Jenna Sundel
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The company says each body takes over 300 hours to create, with the metalwork shaped using traditional panel beating techniques.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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“Strategy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategy. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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