1
as in schedules
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 plans
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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as in procedures
a way of acting or proceeding
recommends a program of regular dental checkups
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variants
also programmes
as in schemes
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Recent Examples of programs
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Under the new rule, programs designated as professional degrees face federal student loan caps of $200,000, while other graduate programs are capped at $100,000.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Bell echoed that message throughout his public appearances, repeatedly noting that Alabama had dismantled its DEI office after state lawmakers prohibited such programs and pledged to continue Florida’s higher education reforms if confirmed.
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Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Angel networks, mentorship-to-ownership pipelines and expertise-plus-capital programs are the systems that convert a generational wealth transfer into generational wealth creation.
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Kim Lawton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In the afternoon, students will partake in book clubs that read novels — a dying art in traditional public schools, driven in part by the increasing popularity of literacy curriculum programs that favor textbooks with short reading passages over whole books.
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Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
Nearly every large private aerospace manufacturer funds extensive internship programs year-round, although the programs tend to be extremely competitive, and their frequency wanes among smaller employers.
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Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
That platform allows users to develop AI programs and services and take full advantage of Nvidia’s graphics processing units (GPUs), leading many developers who write programs to stick with Nvidia.
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Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Since then, a number of other Power 4 programs have hired former NFL executives or coaches to similar roles, including Michael Lombardi at North Carolina and Jim Nagy at Oklahoma.
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Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 June 2026
Noun
In response to what state leaders describe as threats from the federal government, the Minnesota Department of Human Services began the major task of revalidating 5,472 providers across various service programs deemed at high risk for fraud.
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Conor Wight,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Under the new rule, programs designated as professional degrees face federal student loan caps of $200,000, while other graduate programs are capped at $100,000.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Bell echoed that message throughout his public appearances, repeatedly noting that Alabama had dismantled its DEI office after state lawmakers prohibited such programs and pledged to continue Florida’s higher education reforms if confirmed.
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Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Angel networks, mentorship-to-ownership pipelines and expertise-plus-capital programs are the systems that convert a generational wealth transfer into generational wealth creation.
—
Kim Lawton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In the afternoon, students will partake in book clubs that read novels — a dying art in traditional public schools, driven in part by the increasing popularity of literacy curriculum programs that favor textbooks with short reading passages over whole books.
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Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
Nearly every large private aerospace manufacturer funds extensive internship programs year-round, although the programs tend to be extremely competitive, and their frequency wanes among smaller employers.
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Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
That platform allows users to develop AI programs and services and take full advantage of Nvidia’s graphics processing units (GPUs), leading many developers who write programs to stick with Nvidia.
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Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Since then, a number of other Power 4 programs have hired former NFL executives or coaches to similar roles, including Michael Lombardi at North Carolina and Jim Nagy at Oklahoma.
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Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for programs
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Static spreadsheets will be completely phased out for real-time AI engines that automatically restructure mill schedules within minutes when yarn lots fail or shipping routes change.
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Working with internal teams and network partners requires respect for deadlines, meetings, production schedules, and the people doing the work.
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Caftans are the underrated summer essential that bring breezy, effortless glamour to beach days, brunches, and evening plans alike.
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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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These celebrity men have used their platforms to talk about undergoing hair transplant procedures in an effort to not only look good on camera as part of their jobs, but also boost their confidence day-to-day.
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With the expansion, AGH now operates three cath labs, three EP labs, two multiprocedural rooms and a hybrid surgical suite that can be used for either cath or EP procedures.
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Marty, who was loosely based on real-life ping-pong legend Marty Reisman, schemes his way to competitions across the globe and hustles for pocket cash.
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Joy Randolph, follows a desperate gallery owner (Portman) who schemes to sell a dead man as art at Art Basel in Miami.
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No one cared about party labels or political agendas, religious agendas or anything else.
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Blast the words from sources with agendas, and string out this story for as long as possible.
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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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Tibetans have also previously committed acts of self-immolation in protest against Beijing's policies in Tibet and nearby regions with large Tibetan populations.
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As a new Kansas law restricts phones in classrooms, one Johnson County school district is in the early stages of adopting two new policies to align with the regulations.
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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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“Programs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/programs. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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