1
as in preparing
to work out the details of (something) in advance
we planned the school dance down to the smallest detail
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2
as in intending
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
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Recent Examples of planning
Staff in his county are planning town hall meetings, outreach to campgrounds and Airbnb hosts to spread the word.
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
The move comes as Unilever is planning to spin off some of its ice cream brands, including Magnum and Ben & Jerry’s.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
Her lawyers are now planning to file a damages lawsuit against the South Korean government, JTBC reported.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
China is planning a robotic mission in 2028 with the goal of being the first country to bring a sample back from the surface of Mars.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
The move comes as Unilever is planning to spin off some of its ice cream brands, including Magnum and Ben & Jerry’s.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
Her lawyers are now planning to file a damages lawsuit against the South Korean government, JTBC reported.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
China is planning a robotic mission in 2028 with the goal of being the first country to bring a sample back from the surface of Mars.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for planning
Verb
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Despite the setback, Richardson has been focused on working hard and preparing himself for his next opportunity.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In addition to her baby on the way, Cardi B is preparing to embark on a new project — a 32-city tour.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Zinn is well known among organizers of public events in Salt Lake City and often showed up in public forums intending to disrupt the event or question the high-profile speaker, The New York Times reported.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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On a spring weekend last year, a passenger rode in an Uber minivan on a Dallas highway, intending to meet some friends for a meal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jensen Huang from Nvidia called it an essential tool for designing NVIDIA's most advanced chips, including the Blackwell series.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Shaffi, a senior data architect at Amazon Web Services, is widely recognized for designing secure, large scale data infrastructures that power global enterprises.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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When the San Francisco 49ers were contemplating drafting Mac Jones in 2021, the then-Alabama quarterback might have daydreamed about running an offense that included George Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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While vocal over the years about his aversion to sell, take on a business partner or publicly list the company, rumors about Armani contemplating forming a foundation first emerged in 2012.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Removing the pressure of a large-scale organizing or decluttering effort can be a game changer for people who struggle with organizing.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Some common areas employees are using AI include drafting emails, taking meeting notes, organizing files, data entry and completing forms.—
Ernestine Siu
Shreya Ghosal,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Atlantic basin may have been quiet going into the peak of hurricane season, but a new storm is expected to develop in the region in the coming days.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Untick this box to stop the process going ahead.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Foster a culture of inclusion, for example, by arranging monthly or quarterly get-togethers between your in-house team and your freelancers.—
Jessica Wong,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Martha Stewart suggests using half of the pristine pecan halves on top of the filling, arranging them in concentric circles.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
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Legal woes Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro was just convicted of plotting to overturn an election and sentenced to more than 27 years in prison.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, in Los Angeles, political leaders were exposed for plotting to carve up districts in backroom deals.—
Bernadette Suarez,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Planning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planning. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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