as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
my neighbor assured me that the wisdom of his master plan for his yard would be apparent once everything was finished
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Recent Examples of master plan
Expanding recreation and year-round programming The master plan emphasizes expanding recreational opportunities and making Falls Park active in every season.
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Vanessa Carlson Bender, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Feb. 2026
Last week, the district added to the campus master plan two additional special education classes, student and parent drop-off lanes, and a geothermal mechanical system.
—Samuel O’Neal 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
As a result, the county was required to complete additional noise studies and make other changes to the master plan update, which was approved again in 2021 after the modifications.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The university will soon issue a request for proposals for a master plan, said Michelle Willard, chief of external relations and interim senior associate vice president for university communications.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Vanessa Carlson Bender, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Feb. 2026
Last week, the district added to the campus master plan two additional special education classes, student and parent drop-off lanes, and a geothermal mechanical system.
—Samuel O’Neal 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
As a result, the county was required to complete additional noise studies and make other changes to the master plan update, which was approved again in 2021 after the modifications.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The university will soon issue a request for proposals for a master plan, said Michelle Willard, chief of external relations and interim senior associate vice president for university communications.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for master plan
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Football fans, now is the time to set yourself a reminder to make early Valentine’s Day plans for next year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Republicans last year cut about $1 trillion over a decade from Medicaid and declined to extend covid-19-era subsidies that had lowered the cost of health plans under the Affordable Care Act.—
ALI SWENSON,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jim's stock market commentary , market analysis , stock pick breakdowns , and Club Members' Mailbag offer an MBA-caliber finance education that is easy to absorb and apply to your personal investing strategies.—
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CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Now, platforms like ReelShort and DramaBox are testing out a similar strategy but leaning into low-budget, soapy series, instead.—
Lauren Wilson,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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This is a far more reliable blueprint for a party’s resurrection than anything drawn up at a think tank.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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The way these vaccines work is by delivering a copy of messenger RNA, which acts like a blueprint for cells to make proteins.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
11 Feb. 2026
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Wayne Township also offers a three-year apprenticeship program, and administrators are pursuing virtual work opportunities for students for whom transportation could be a barrier.—
Carley Lanich,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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One significant difference in the House bill is a provision that would overhaul the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, a major housing program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Those affected by the scheme can visit Agridime’s website to see how the company is handling investors’ claims.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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Jane Doe alleged that in 2013, Epstein’s associates directed her to open a Bank of America account as part of a scheme to deceive immigration officials.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The planned 90,000-square-foot project would represent the most significant change to the White House grounds in decades and is advancing even as it is challenged in court and questioned on Capitol Hill.—
Dan Diamond,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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For any projects that FEMA rejects for reimbursement, local entities would have two years to repay the loan.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Master plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/master%20plan. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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