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
Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Only Iran’s nuclear program remains (more on that in a bit).
—Andrew Exum, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2025
Jamie Gold, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
However, the rocket has been programmed to divert from the ship if the avionics on board the vehicle sense that anything is off-nominal.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Following this trend, the University of Vermont plans to launch an undergraduate co-op program in fall 2025.
—Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Only Iran’s nuclear program remains (more on that in a bit).
—Andrew Exum, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2025
Verb
In common areas with direct sun, snart shadings can also be programmed to close at peak times to reduce glare and UV damage to your furniture, art and rugs.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
However, the rocket has been programmed to divert from the ship if the avionics on board the vehicle sense that anything is off-nominal.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for program
Noun
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In 2024, Gwen Stefani and Alanis Morissette topped the Friday call sheet, with Red Hot Chili Peppers headlining the Saturday schedule of shows at the Minnesota music festival.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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These anniversaries will add to other key events expected in the women’s show schedule, including Lorenzo Serafini’s debut as creative director of Alberta Ferretti, Alberto Caliri’s official return at the Missoni creative helm and David Koma’s first runway show for Blumarine.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Looking at that same page from last month on the Wayback Machine, Apple also listed the standard AppleCare+ plan, and included a two-year option with both.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
5 Feb. 2025
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The plan seeks to enhance job training programs, provide tax incentives for small businesses and invest in infrastructure projects that will create new employment opportunities.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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At least 100 Texas children aged 17 and younger obtained abortions out of state in the first year after Texas banned the procedure, including six under the age of 12, according to the latest state data.—
Shafaq Patel,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes a stand-out life event might also be the catalyst for financial trauma later in life—for instance, a move to a new home, a medical procedure that insurance didn’t cover, a natural disaster, or a difficult divorce that drains your life savings.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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Kudos on firing the assistant coaches as scape goats for the humiliating mistake of letting Xavier Mckinney walk away into an All-Pro season and forcing them to scheme around an unreliable Banks.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Dougherty Valley hit timely shots and schemed Stokes into favorable one-on-one matchups.—
Nathan Canilao,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The issue, which many see as a progressive agenda item, has been gaining support from both sides of the aisle—albeit for different reasons—for quite a few years now.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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President Donald Trump is implementing his agenda at a breakneck pace, having issued dozens of executive orders in just a matter of days.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Self-care strategies can include regular exercise, a joint-friendly diet, and assistive devices.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
26 Jan. 2025
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But look, this is an intentional strategy on the part of Trump's inner circle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2025
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To learn more about the Chaska police department drone program and to read their policy, visit https://chaskamn.gov/882/Drones.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The classified documents case was dismissed last year by a federal judge, and both cases were subsequently dropped following Trump's reelection in November due to a longstanding DOJ policy prohibiting the prosecution of a sitting president.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Prior to the Queen’s death, Kelly received permission to write a book about her experiences designing and creating the monarch’s wardrobe in the later decades of her life.—
Allie Merriam,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2025
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One of the biggest questions arising from the crash is whether TCAS, a system designed to prevent midair collisions such as this one, failed to warn the pilots of the jetliner in time.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Program.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/program. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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