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as in strategies
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
there is a contingency plan in the office for handling almost any emergency
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as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
our plan is to finish up by next Friday
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as in designs
to work out the details of (something) in advance
we planned the school dance down to the smallest detail
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as in intends
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 plans
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
Run best, base and downside case models to stress-test your plans against potential volatility.
—Matthew Ross, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Those conversations revealed that their son had confided in the AI chatbot about his suicidal thoughts and plans.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
As far as who will pay for the shots, an HHS spokesperson told ABC News that COVID-19 shots will still be covered by public insurance, including the Children's Health Insurance Program, Medicaid and Medicare as well as insurance plans offered through the federal health insurance marketplace.
—Sony Salzman, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
Alexander is not the only former hostage with plans to return to military service.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
In addition to sidewalk robot deliveries piloted in Los Angeles earlier this year, the company recently announced plans to offer helicopter rides through its app to customers.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Panasonic also has other big plans.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
This is especially true for those eligible for low-income plans or Lifeline subsidy, which by definition are not available in a bulk billing arrangement.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
The Senate plans to add metal detectors, a measure already in place in the House.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Bad Bunny plans to tour his latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, starting later this year.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
The Brass Monkey Lounge /team plans to hide different immersive puzzles around the space that will unlock aspects of the story and menu developments.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
Ford plans to have most employees out of the Glass House by the second-quarter 2026.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
In October, Sézane plans to open a store in Atlanta at Ponce City Market.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Terra Lawson-Remer, chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, plans to present a proposal to the board as well.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Going forward, the team plans to investigate the exact cellular mechanism that results in the cross-species cloning that Iberian harvester queens perform.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
Besides Robbins, several Republicans have announced plans to seek their party’s gubernatorial nomination, including 2022 gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen and Kendall Qualls, who sought the GOP nomination in 2022.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
Run best, base and downside case models to stress-test your plans against potential volatility.
—Matthew Ross, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Those conversations revealed that their son had confided in the AI chatbot about his suicidal thoughts and plans.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
As far as who will pay for the shots, an HHS spokesperson told ABC News that COVID-19 shots will still be covered by public insurance, including the Children's Health Insurance Program, Medicaid and Medicare as well as insurance plans offered through the federal health insurance marketplace.
—Sony Salzman, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
Alexander is not the only former hostage with plans to return to military service.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
In addition to sidewalk robot deliveries piloted in Los Angeles earlier this year, the company recently announced plans to offer helicopter rides through its app to customers.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Panasonic also has other big plans.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
This is especially true for those eligible for low-income plans or Lifeline subsidy, which by definition are not available in a bulk billing arrangement.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
The holdup has come from some persnickety deal points, like carving out international streaming rights and reaching consensus on the tech advancements Apple plans to use for its productions.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
The Senate plans to add metal detectors, a measure already in place in the House.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Bad Bunny plans to tour his latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, starting later this year.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
The Brass Monkey Lounge /team plans to hide different immersive puzzles around the space that will unlock aspects of the story and menu developments.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
Ford plans to have most employees out of the Glass House by the second-quarter 2026.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
In October, Sézane plans to open a store in Atlanta at Ponce City Market.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Terra Lawson-Remer, chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, plans to present a proposal to the board as well.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Going forward, the team plans to investigate the exact cellular mechanism that results in the cross-species cloning that Iberian harvester queens perform.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plans
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If regulators expand sanctions regimes to cover newer sectors like AI and blockchain, firms need strategies to pivot, adapt, and retool compliance processes.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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These assistants translate complex sensor data and algorithmic strategies into plain-language recommendations, sharply reducing cognitive load during high-pressure missions, according to the researchers.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is done through communication of leadership goals.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The team's offense has played a big part in its success, yielding 16 goals.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The company designs its own servers internally, bypassing OEMs and collaborating directly with manufacturers to cut costs, enhance performance, and quickly integrate the latest GPUs.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Many historic distilleries, like Maker's Mark, replicate original still designs to maintain the consistent taste of their bourbon.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One core mechanic the game intends for players to use is a hot swap between two swords that’s initiated by using a separate quick strike.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, Jean intends to bring joy and comfort to diners through the food and service of the restaurant.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And the data center blueprints running on Omniverse provide a digital twin for the design, construction, and operation of an AI data center, or AI factory as Nvidia refers to them.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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These are not abstract ideals but practical blueprints for building more just, democratic, and equitable societies.—
Mbongiseni Buthelezi,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since late last year, China has ramped up its restrictions on exports of rare earths, even demanding proof that they will not be used for military purposes.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to Hobby Japan for sending over this toy and its option parts set for the purposes of this review.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As Washington prepares to begin camp later this month, Coulibaly's recovery will be closely monitored.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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At Yeyo’s, chef and founder Rafael Rios prepares some of the best Mexican food in the region.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fraser hopes against hope that this whole debacle will increase their tip, however meagerly.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Plans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plans. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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