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planned; planning
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun
the army's plan of attack
We need to agree on a plan of action.
Our plan was to have the guests park on the street, not the lawn.
When we met them at the restaurant, they said there had been a change of plan.
He changed his long-distance plan.
Verb
We are busy planning the party.
The prisoners spent months planning their escape.
a teacher planning her next lesson
The students are planning a protest.
We have something very special planned for your birthday.
Their wedding is planned for June.
a planned series of books about cars
Things don't always go as planned.
Always remember to plan ahead.
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Recent Examples on the Web
Michael Murney, Chron, 21 Jan. 2023
Thomas decided to drive her daughter over to the house and asked if the parents could make a safety plan together for the next time her daughter rode with her friend.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 20 Jan. 2023
The government says the plan, set to be announced next month, will provide more flexibility in the labour market.
—Fox News, 20 Jan. 2023
Both teams are struggling with game-planning — specifically, how much of the Week 17 plan to use and how much to scrap.
—Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Jan. 2023
The three plan to keep their Type 48 liquor license, which is one that permits them to sell a full liquor lineup without food.
—Esther Tseng, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2023
French President Emmanuel Macron says his reform plan, in a country where everyone receives a government pension, is necessary to keep the system from going broke.
—Harold Maass, The Week, 19 Jan. 2023
According to the lawsuit, López Prater’s plan to show sacred images — and her guidance to religiously observant students seeking exemptions — were approved by her supervisor.
—Maham Javaid, Washington Post, 19 Jan. 2023
Dog Nanny plan and offers many of the same AI smart alerts, video clips, and three days of video history.
—Haley Sprankle Gear Team, WIRED, 19 Jan. 2023
Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2023
The entire process of making the sauce only takes about 5 minutes, so plan to stick around the whole time.
—Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2023
The buyers plan to build a 7 Brew Coffee shop on the site.
—Kathy Jumper, al, 22 Jan. 2023
The kids plan to take the stage next week at another Lunar New Year celebration and again next month at Disneyland.
—Helen Lipodcast Producer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2023
All three board members plan to step down as the organization shuts down.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 21 Jan. 2023
The developers plan three labs, spanning 700,000 square feet, and an 85-unit residential building, which will set aside 20 percent of units at affordable rates.
—Catherine Carlock, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Jan. 2023
The entire process of making the sauce only takes about 5 minutes, so plan to stick around the whole time.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 Jan. 2023
Prosecutors plan to charge the actor in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the movie's set in New Mexico in 2021.
—Wsj Staff, WSJ, 20 Jan. 2023
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Noun
The plan—which is far from ironed out in detail—involves energy generators committing to producing extra power during periods of extreme heat or cold, when demand for energy goes up.
—Michael Murney, Chron, 21 Jan. 2023
Thomas decided to drive her daughter over to the house and asked if the parents could make a safety plan together for the next time her daughter rode with her friend.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 20 Jan. 2023
The government says the plan, set to be announced next month, will provide more flexibility in the labour market.
—Fox News, 20 Jan. 2023
Both teams are struggling with game-planning — specifically, how much of the Week 17 plan to use and how much to scrap.
—Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Jan. 2023
The three plan to keep their Type 48 liquor license, which is one that permits them to sell a full liquor lineup without food.
—Esther Tseng, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2023
French President Emmanuel Macron says his reform plan, in a country where everyone receives a government pension, is necessary to keep the system from going broke.
—Harold Maass, The Week, 19 Jan. 2023
According to the lawsuit, López Prater’s plan to show sacred images — and her guidance to religiously observant students seeking exemptions — were approved by her supervisor.
—Maham Javaid, Washington Post, 19 Jan. 2023
Dog Nanny plan and offers many of the same AI smart alerts, video clips, and three days of video history.
—Haley Sprankle Gear Team, WIRED, 19 Jan. 2023
Verb
The authorities plan to do that, in part, by increasing year-over-year numbers of tourists and tourist revenues by 20% and 25% respectively.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2023
The entire process of making the sauce only takes about 5 minutes, so plan to stick around the whole time.
—Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2023
The buyers plan to build a 7 Brew Coffee shop on the site.
—Kathy Jumper, al, 22 Jan. 2023
The kids plan to take the stage next week at another Lunar New Year celebration and again next month at Disneyland.
—Helen Lipodcast Producer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2023
All three board members plan to step down as the organization shuts down.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 21 Jan. 2023
The developers plan three labs, spanning 700,000 square feet, and an 85-unit residential building, which will set aside 20 percent of units at affordable rates.
—Catherine Carlock, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Jan. 2023
The entire process of making the sauce only takes about 5 minutes, so plan to stick around the whole time.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 Jan. 2023
Prosecutors plan to charge the actor in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the movie's set in New Mexico in 2021.
—Wsj Staff, WSJ, 20 Jan. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
French, plane, foundation, ground plan; partly from Latin planum level ground, from neuter of planus level; partly from French planter to plant, fix in place, from Late Latin plantare — more at floor, plant
Combining form
Latin planus
First Known Use
Noun
1735, in the meaning defined at sense 2c
Verb
1718, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2
Phrases Containing plan
Dictionary Entries Near plan
Cite this Entry
“Plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plan. Accessed 2 Feb. 2023.
Legal Definition
plan
noun1
: a diagram of an area of land (as a subdivision) filed in the registry of deeds see also plot plan
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