game plan

noun

Synonyms of game plannext
: a strategy for achieving an objective
game-plan intransitive verb

Examples of game plan in a Sentence

The governor is developing a game plan to lure businesses to the region. what's our game plan for touring the city?
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Mike Macdonald’s game plan to shut down New England worked to perfection, and Seattle will be remembered as one of the most dominant defensive teams in NFL history. Adam Kilgore, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026 Romero’s red card for a foul on Casemiro in the 29th minute of Tottenham’s defeat to Manchester United on Saturday ruined Frank’s game plan. Jay Harris, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026 Patriots coordinators and assistants will spend upward of 16 hours building a game plan for the following Sunday, a process that requires statistical study, film review, meetings, discussion and debate. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026 The Pistons were without their bruising first-time All-Star center Jalen Duren, but his absence didn’t stop Detroit from imposing its physical game plan against Jalen Brunson, who shot 4-of-20 from the field for 12 points and four assists on the night. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for game plan

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of game plan was in 1941

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“Game plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20plan. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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game plan

noun
: a strategy for achieving an end : game entry 1 sense 2a
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