1
as in schedule
a listing of things to be presented or considered (as at a concert or play)
the program will tell us the scheduled order of musical numbers
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2
as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
we need to come up with a program to deal with kids skipping school
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also programme
as in to scheme
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Recent Examples of program
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
Smart systems can be programmed via apps or integrated with home assistants, offering both convenience and energy efficiency.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Zack Pierce, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Sunny plays Happy's beloved only daughter, Vienna, and Jackie plays her dance instructor, who encourages her to attend the Paris dance program.
—Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 25 July 2025
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Noun
These productions played London and New York and toured all over the world, running for years in cities from Cleveland to Green Bay, providing a boon to historic theaters like the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, which programmed such musicals for years.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
Smart systems can be programmed via apps or integrated with home assistants, offering both convenience and energy efficiency.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Verb
With the 50-meter butterfly among the adds to the Olympic program for 2028, Walsh is on track to be a major name to watch in Los Angeles.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Sunny plays Happy's beloved only daughter, Vienna, and Jackie plays her dance instructor, who encourages her to attend the Paris dance program.
—Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
Noun
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But here is the schedule for when games will be played in Kansas City.—
Pete Grathoff
July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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The complete 2025-26 NHL regular-season schedule for all 32 teams is set to be announced on Wednesday, July 16, at 1 p.m.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Chris Bailey announced an effort to create his department's new strategic plan in April.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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As Syria grapples with sectarian clashes in the south and Israeli airstrikes in Damascus, Saudi Arabia is pushing forward with plans to engage economically.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Back in March, the Crüe was forced to postpone their Las Vegas residency so Neil could undergo a vocal procedure, though no specifics were given.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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Healthcare Administration: If agents can update patient records or schedule procedures, mistakes can compromise patient safety and violate privacy laws.—
Calum Chace,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Humans could scheme and possibly find a means of turning off AI or otherwise defeating AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Charles Lee is, too, in his own way, given that Sexton provides the Hornets coach with another weapon to force the opposition to scheme for.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
17 July 2025
Noun
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In a typical month, the UT faculty council chair meets with stakeholders to craft an agenda on current faculty concerns or university updates, examples could be from a presentation on the University Co-Op to parking and transportation updates.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The ultra-popular Oca Low style will prepare you for just about anything on your travel agenda with its supportive cork insoles and lightweight exteriors, and the grippy rubber outsoles add function to the mix.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Neither the city's Office of Public Health and Safety nor the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department agreed to requests for interviews about the situation on Leonard Street and the city's evolving strategy for managing homeless camps.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Save water and money with these simple strategies for keeping plants hydrated more efficiently.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Regents selected the two most recent UT presidential appointments at University of Texas at Dallas and UTHealth Houston after a national search by a presidential search advisory committee, per the typical policy.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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What is the minor policy at the Indiana State Fair?—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Natera then figures out the tumor's DNA profile for that individual tumor and compares it with the person's DNA in the blood to design a personalized test for cancer DNA in that patient.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Their diameters are designed specifically for cost-reduction with the dimensions of fleet vehicles in mind.—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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