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as in scheme
a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends
the Secret Service uncovered just in time a plot to assassinate the President
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as in property
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development
subdivided the old farm into plots for tract houses
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as in to scheme
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
mobsters were caught plotting to take over the company
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Recent Examples of plot
Malik Peay, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Also slated for the $9 million plot of land: two hotels, two restaurants and a gas station, McMenomey said.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2025
Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
In one instance, authorities intercepted messages between Hardy and his alleged co-conspirator showing the pair plotting to steal a Mercedes-Benz SL550.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Through Brooker’s extremist-yet-hyper-realistic plot points, Black Mirror’s swing at detailing how human demise comes from our outward attachments to technology operates heavily with big doses of dark comedy and unrefined human emotion.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Also slated for the $9 million plot of land: two hotels, two restaurants and a gas station, McMenomey said.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2025
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Read Next California Trump supporter accused of plotting to assassinate Trump at CA rally.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
In one instance, authorities intercepted messages between Hardy and his alleged co-conspirator showing the pair plotting to steal a Mercedes-Benz SL550.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plot
Noun
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Nearly 30 years ago California legislators faced a test of their integrity in voting for an electricity deregulation scheme that ratepayers are still paying for.—
Jamie Court,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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And perhaps the most frustrating and ironic aspect about these potential cuts is that in the scheme of the U.S. government’s overall budget, Mars gets much more of the planetary science budget than Venus.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Once both players are on the field, Reid envisions a healthy competition for playing time and invaluable depth.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Understanding how attackers adapt helps refine defenses based on what actually works in the field.—
Nick Rieniets,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Villegas arrived at his property to discover that small furniture from around the house had been relocated to the garage, and some items were missing entirely.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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This legendary property opened its doors in 1920 and has hosted presidents, celebrities, and other famous guests throughout the years.—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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Then, after young mothers and children who had just arrived shared their stories, the Holy Father returned to the sister who had been mentioned before.—
Mireya Villarreal,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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In this story: hair, Virginie Moreira; makeup, Ammy Drammeh; grooming, Yuko Fredriksson; braiding, Lorraine Dublin, Angela Torio Rivera; manicurist, Adam Slee; tailor, Judith Grant.—
Malick Bodian,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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The four were convicted on two counts each of kidnapping and robbery and one count each of conspiracy to kidnap for ransom.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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He also is found guilty of first-degree arson and conspiracy to commit arson.—
Todd Pendleton,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, E. coli is a group of bacteria that can cause infections in your gut, urinary tract and other parts of the body.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The National Academy of Medicine also confirms sufficient evidence linking indoor mold exposure to upper respiratory tract symptoms in otherwise healthy individuals.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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The statement added that the aircraft are designed to destroy ground and air targets, and infrastructure facilities covered by air defense systems.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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At least half of those duty-free parcels came from China.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Image Rent became an issue for Freehold, the popular cafe turned nightclub on the south side of Williamsburg, after new owners bought the building and adjacent parcels.—
Brian Josephs,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Plot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plot. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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