1
as in prepared
to work out the details of (something) in advance
we planned the school dance down to the smallest detail
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in intended
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I plan to have a party for my birthday, even if I have to throw it myself
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in designed
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
2
as in anticipated
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of planned
CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Some work continued on the environment after his death—this final release came out in December 2005, nearly 10 months later—but the project was ultimately abandoned, and many planned innovations, such as a ZUI of its own, were never fully developed beyond a separate proof of concept.
—Cameron Kaiser, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
The club say that no planned protest was referenced in that meeting.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The government's interior ministry announced 295 arrests in the first hours of what was a planned day of nationwide demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron, budget cuts and other complaints.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
What's more, planned conversion risks diluting existing shareholders.
—Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Because of semaglutide's long washout period, treatment should also be stopped at least two months before a planned pregnancy.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
But the plan goes severely awry when Hastings’ and Edwards’ planned ambush of the convoy is interrupted by German intelligence officers in a surprise attack, leaving their members wounded and in need of a retreat.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
The planned vote, which was part of a shareholder proposal disclosed Friday in Tesla’s annual proxy statement, could further entwine Musk’s business empire.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
David Hochman, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Mexico's government has also proposed to raise tariffs on vehicles coming from Asia, particularly China, to 50% from the current 20% as part of a broad overhaul of import levies that the government planned to protect its local industries.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Abraham seemingly didn’t skip a beat, and the shoot continued on as planned.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Gaudí had planned for parishioners to enter through the façade depicting the history of humankind.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
China has the world’s largest number of nuclear reactors in use, under construction, or planned.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Instead of landing at Kennedy as planned, Columbia fell to the ground in more than 85,000 pieces.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Kensington Palace confirmed that William will carry out royal duties Monday through Wednesday, directly coinciding with Harry’s planned public appearances.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The Jets hadn’t planned to run that play this week, Fields said, but offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand encouraged him to do it in the moment.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Sydney Reuters — Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Sunday that the United States would be able to use planned defense facilities in Western Australia to help deliver submarines under the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.
—CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Some work continued on the environment after his death—this final release came out in December 2005, nearly 10 months later—but the project was ultimately abandoned, and many planned innovations, such as a ZUI of its own, were never fully developed beyond a separate proof of concept.
—Cameron Kaiser, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
The club say that no planned protest was referenced in that meeting.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The government's interior ministry announced 295 arrests in the first hours of what was a planned day of nationwide demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron, budget cuts and other complaints.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
What's more, planned conversion risks diluting existing shareholders.
—Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Because of semaglutide's long washout period, treatment should also be stopped at least two months before a planned pregnancy.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
But the plan goes severely awry when Hastings’ and Edwards’ planned ambush of the convoy is interrupted by German intelligence officers in a surprise attack, leaving their members wounded and in need of a retreat.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
The planned vote, which was part of a shareholder proposal disclosed Friday in Tesla’s annual proxy statement, could further entwine Musk’s business empire.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Was this planned over cocktails?
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Mexico's government has also proposed to raise tariffs on vehicles coming from Asia, particularly China, to 50% from the current 20% as part of a broad overhaul of import levies that the government planned to protect its local industries.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Abraham seemingly didn’t skip a beat, and the shoot continued on as planned.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Gaudí had planned for parishioners to enter through the façade depicting the history of humankind.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
China has the world’s largest number of nuclear reactors in use, under construction, or planned.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Instead of landing at Kennedy as planned, Columbia fell to the ground in more than 85,000 pieces.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Kensington Palace confirmed that William will carry out royal duties Monday through Wednesday, directly coinciding with Harry’s planned public appearances.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The Jets hadn’t planned to run that play this week, Fields said, but offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand encouraged him to do it in the moment.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planned
Verb
-
Refugeoly is designed to raise awareness about the challenges refugees face at Europe’s borders.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
-
And remember, the point spread is designed to divide the wagers evenly, not be a true indicator of value.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Those gardens, intended to be untamed, animating, and informal, are the work of Piet Oudolf, the creator of the High Line plantings, in New York.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
-
Some experiences, like sports demonstrations, bingo games (a massively popular community activity), and concerts, are intended for larger groups; others, such as making traditional crafts and taking storytelling hikes, are more intimate outings.—
Robin Catalano,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
This reframes usage as deliberate practice rather than digital grazing.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
-
To this end, instead of complexity, the team showed that deliberate simplification (a minimalist molecule) is the key.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
If so, markets will be watching to see if Miran pushes for a deeper cut in interest rates than the anticipated 25 basis point reduction.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
-
Construction is slated to begin in late 2025, with an anticipated opening in early 2027.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
They’re being prepared for agility as much as ability.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
-
Picnic organizers prepared food for as many as 2,000 people, so there were plenty of leftovers from local restaurant Speedy Burrito.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Two innings later, Kershaw hit Aaron Rowand — a beaning that was deemed intentional.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
-
Leaders can schedule intentional slow phases after major sprints for reflection, skill-building, or lighter workloads.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Composer Christopher Larkin’s score equally haunting and soothing depending on the locale, often lulling the player into a meditative state just in time for an unexpected (or frankly, expected) threat to break the peace.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
-
Warren currently leads the league in receiving yards after contact over expected (+59).—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The Fyre Festival, held in 2017 and organized by Billy McFarland alongside rapper Ja Rule, was billed as a luxury music festival held in the Bahamas.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
-
The fund-raising effort organized by the Wrexham Police football team for Lexi has brought some good news to the young girl’s mother, Rebecca Collins, and family.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Planned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planned. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share