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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
Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The concern in February is that others could knock you off your game; someone slick could kick out your confidence, someone disloyal could out your plans before time.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
In nearby Social Circle, federal officials have reportedly purchased a facility on Hightower Trail with plans to open a detention center that could hold up to 10,000 detainees, more than twice that city's population.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Retail bankruptcies have had a major impact on malls and their landlords who must seek out new tenants to fill sites being vacated, and/or devise redevelopment plans.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Yue’s update comes after plans to allow for the issuance of stablecoins within Hong Kong were reportedly stalled by Beijing.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Goldschmidt plans on continuing to assist that progress, though.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
The total square footage of all buildings on the site was also reduced by 12,500 square-feet, the maximum building height was reduced from 46 feet to 40 feet, and plans for landscaping were enhanced, Gibbel told the commission.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Savannah Guthrie, who temporarily stepped away from her NBC duties, including plans to co-host the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, issued a plea through social media asking for prayers and public support as the search continues.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Employer plans to hire were also at the lowest since 2009, the tail end of the Great Recession, when the jobless rate hovered near double digits, Challenger said.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
SpaceX also plans to construct a pair of Starship launch towers at Canaveral’s Space Launch Complex 37 after taking over the lease from United Launch Alliance after the final Delta IV Heavy launch in 2024.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Croatia plans to reintroduce mandatory military service this year, compelling men between the ages of 19 and 29 to undergo two months of basic training, and several other countries – including France and Germany – have recently introduced schemes to incentivise young people to serve.
—Frank Andrews, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Unlike regular weekly prayer services, the Friday service in December began with a video projected on screens throughout the mosque about a new 20,000-square-foot community center that EPIC plans to build in downtown Plano near the Parker Road DART station.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
As the Homeland Security Department plans to build mega warehouses for immigration detention, lawmakers and government contractors are warning the buildings and crowds could present safety problems.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Integral to that was the rooftop venue and plans to create an endowment.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
This spring, the coffee chain plans to launch a premium, sugar-free version of its chai, Lieberman said during the investor presentation.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
Silberfeld’s optimism arose from the agency’s apparent backtracking from plans unveiled in a January court hearing to install up to 800 tiny homes on the property.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The concern in February is that others could knock you off your game; someone slick could kick out your confidence, someone disloyal could out your plans before time.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
In nearby Social Circle, federal officials have reportedly purchased a facility on Hightower Trail with plans to open a detention center that could hold up to 10,000 detainees, more than twice that city's population.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Retail bankruptcies have had a major impact on malls and their landlords who must seek out new tenants to fill sites being vacated, and/or devise redevelopment plans.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Yue’s update comes after plans to allow for the issuance of stablecoins within Hong Kong were reportedly stalled by Beijing.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Goldschmidt plans on continuing to assist that progress, though.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
The total square footage of all buildings on the site was also reduced by 12,500 square-feet, the maximum building height was reduced from 46 feet to 40 feet, and plans for landscaping were enhanced, Gibbel told the commission.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Savannah Guthrie, who temporarily stepped away from her NBC duties, including plans to co-host the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, issued a plea through social media asking for prayers and public support as the search continues.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
The audio-first company, which is owned by the Graham family — the Post’s owners before Bezos — plans to introduce original reporting, and will pick up some local beats, including sports and metro coverage.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Employer plans to hire were also at the lowest since 2009, the tail end of the Great Recession, when the jobless rate hovered near double digits, Challenger said.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
SpaceX also plans to construct a pair of Starship launch towers at Canaveral’s Space Launch Complex 37 after taking over the lease from United Launch Alliance after the final Delta IV Heavy launch in 2024.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Croatia plans to reintroduce mandatory military service this year, compelling men between the ages of 19 and 29 to undergo two months of basic training, and several other countries – including France and Germany – have recently introduced schemes to incentivise young people to serve.
—Frank Andrews, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Unlike regular weekly prayer services, the Friday service in December began with a video projected on screens throughout the mosque about a new 20,000-square-foot community center that EPIC plans to build in downtown Plano near the Parker Road DART station.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
As the Homeland Security Department plans to build mega warehouses for immigration detention, lawmakers and government contractors are warning the buildings and crowds could present safety problems.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Integral to that was the rooftop venue and plans to create an endowment.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
This spring, the coffee chain plans to launch a premium, sugar-free version of its chai, Lieberman said during the investor presentation.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plans
Noun
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While neighboring vineyards resorted to grafting their vines onto pest-resistant American roots, DRC used various intensive strategies to keep its original European vines intact, at least until the 1940s.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The attempt to create a viable and vibrant residential hub arrives after years of neglect and fumbled strategies by the prior owner, an affiliate of real estate firm Z&L Properties.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Paired with stronger workforce-training and credential programs, such a system could help steer students into the pathways best suited to their abilities and goals.—
Neetu Arnold,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Canadians scored twice in a minute soon after, with goals by Laura Stacey and Sarah Fillier prompting the Czechs to pull starting goalie Julie Pejsova for Michaela Hesova.—
John Wawrow,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Founded in 2016, the company designs, develops and manufactures its collection in its home country, partnering with specialized Italian workshops for category-specific expertise.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Arm's chip designs power most of the world's smartphones and are increasingly used in AI data centers and edge computing devices.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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He’s best known for breaking up that colossus, which is spurring speculation that PayPal’s board intends to sell off segments of the firm’s business.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Berryman plans to use her share to buy a house, and her brother intends to pay off his car, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Initial plans for the development called for more than 600 units in 2024, but developers dramatically scaled back plans when submitting the blueprints in 2025.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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For that, Timbers and the team found the original blueprints from 1976.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Neiry says the birds are intended for peaceful purposes, to help with search and rescue operations and to monitor infrastructure.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Frigid weather, alcohol and drugs proved to be a fatal combination for a number of people found dead outdoors during New York’s continuing deep freeze as the city prepares for two more days of record low temperatures, officials said Saturday.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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As the restaurant prepares to close its doors after 16 years, Hall and Glynn describe the workplace as more than just a job.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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 14 Feb. 2026.
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