1
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
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Although the panel date has not been confirmed, the members and the team behind the webcomic will be on it to chat about their upcoming plans.
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Water management plans must include estimates of water usage, discharge locations and plans to minimize water demand.
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Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
The housing debacle was one of several times recently that Trump suddenly threw a wrench in Republican leaders’ plans.
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Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
But, for the moment, there are no hospital plans in the works, UM told the Herald.
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Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
New information could challenge your plans around travel, education, publishing or a major life decision.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Some Medicare Advantage plans include a limited hearing benefit.
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Allison Palmer
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Currently, the building is a hair salon located at 2020 Bedford Road and plans to bring it back do not look feasible, according to Peoples.
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Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
In addition, the group plans to bury a time capsule on July 4 in Philadelphia to be opened on America's 500th birthday in 2276.
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Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The county plans to use its fourth round in part to fund operations of large $64 million shelter, which is now set to open in late 2026 or early 2027, after several delays.
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Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
This year, City Harvest plans to rescue 100 million pounds of high-quality food that would otherwise go to waste, and deliver it to New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The research team now plans to make the process more efficient and get more material from it.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
This would work much like corporate pensions that were phased out in favor of 401(k) plans more than 40 years ago.
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Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
That is likely to draw sharp rebukes from fiscal hawks and other conservatives who question whether billions in tax dollars should be used to pick up costs that would otherwise be paid by enrollees or by the supplemental insurance plans many purchase to do so.
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Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Noun
Caftans are the underrated summer essential that bring breezy, effortless glamour to beach days, brunches, and evening plans alike.
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Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Although the panel date has not been confirmed, the members and the team behind the webcomic will be on it to chat about their upcoming plans.
—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Water management plans must include estimates of water usage, discharge locations and plans to minimize water demand.
—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
The housing debacle was one of several times recently that Trump suddenly threw a wrench in Republican leaders’ plans.
—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
But, for the moment, there are no hospital plans in the works, UM told the Herald.
—
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
New information could challenge your plans around travel, education, publishing or a major life decision.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Some Medicare Advantage plans include a limited hearing benefit.
—
Allison Palmer
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Currently, the building is a hair salon located at 2020 Bedford Road and plans to bring it back do not look feasible, according to Peoples.
—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Verb
Zada plans to shoot the movie first on a soundstage with real actors and will decide later which parts work better traditionally and what should be done synthetically.
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Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
In addition, the group plans to bury a time capsule on July 4 in Philadelphia to be opened on America's 500th birthday in 2276.
—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The county plans to use its fourth round in part to fund operations of large $64 million shelter, which is now set to open in late 2026 or early 2027, after several delays.
—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
This year, City Harvest plans to rescue 100 million pounds of high-quality food that would otherwise go to waste, and deliver it to New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity.
—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The research team now plans to make the process more efficient and get more material from it.
—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
This would work much like corporate pensions that were phased out in favor of 401(k) plans more than 40 years ago.
—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
That is likely to draw sharp rebukes from fiscal hawks and other conservatives who question whether billions in tax dollars should be used to pick up costs that would otherwise be paid by enrollees or by the supplemental insurance plans many purchase to do so.
—
Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plans
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The federal government and states have begun investigating pricing strategies that companies report have led to higher profits.
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When planning for retirement, asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and tax-efficient investing is typically top of mind.
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In a game not known for high scores, the pace of goals in this World Cup has left some fans scratching their heads.
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England, meanwhile, needed two goals from Harry Kane in the last 15 minutes to get past the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Google co-designs the chips with fellow Club name Broadcom .
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One40 Rooftop designs cocktails and food together to tell a story, while Salumeria Rosi offers traditional dessert pairings for an old-school Italian rhythm.
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The exercise intends to transform abstract ideas into a more concrete lifestyle plan.
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Minott also intends to sign a new two-year, $9 million deal to return to the Nets, with a team option in the second season, according to ESPN.
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The parallel Neusch was searching the home’s blueprints, combining with the CI to find an escape route for the sisters.
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The items and blueprints for the items can be found in shops, claw machines, the flower basket crafting mission, the box of fortune, and the orb roll challenge.
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
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The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.
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As the country prepares to mark its semiquincentennial, or 250th birthday, the splashiest celebrations in Washington are being shaped by corporate money.
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Guilherme Passos monitors and prepares Brazil’s national team for extreme heat as a sport scientist at the Brazilian Football Federation.
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Looking back, Ayaub hopes others take away a message of hope.
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Fraser hopes against hope that this whole debacle will increase their tip, however meagerly.
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