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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3
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
Jocelyn Gecker, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
Some clinics have already started advertising these injections as part of pre-wedding crash slimming programs to help brides or grooms get into shape quickly for their big day.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Preparing taxes can cost hundreds of dollars, but several programs offer Ohioans free tax assistance.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
Bilt offers transfers to many of the standard programs available through other rewards programs, as well as less common partners, such as Atmos Rewards, World of Hyatt and Japan JAL Mileage Bank.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
In response, Connecticut Children’s and Yale New Haven Health pre-emptively shut down their gender-affirming care programs out of fear of subpoenas, federal funding cuts, or even criminal liability.
—Matthew Blinstrubas, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Lion numbers are on the rise in the Maasai Mara, thanks to strictly enforced anti-poaching laws and programs to further educate the Maasai community on the value of wildlife conservation.
—Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
This 23-year-old son has cycled through multiple treatment programs, only to get sick again.
—Coley Gallagher, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Similar programs at other Ivy League universities will be evaluated in coming weeks, Hegseth said.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Similar programs at other Ivy League universities will be evaluated in coming weeks, Hegseth said.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
Some clinics have already started advertising these injections as part of pre-wedding crash slimming programs to help brides or grooms get into shape quickly for their big day.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Preparing taxes can cost hundreds of dollars, but several programs offer Ohioans free tax assistance.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
Bilt offers transfers to many of the standard programs available through other rewards programs, as well as less common partners, such as Atmos Rewards, World of Hyatt and Japan JAL Mileage Bank.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
In response, Connecticut Children’s and Yale New Haven Health pre-emptively shut down their gender-affirming care programs out of fear of subpoenas, federal funding cuts, or even criminal liability.
—Matthew Blinstrubas, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Lion numbers are on the rise in the Maasai Mara, thanks to strictly enforced anti-poaching laws and programs to further educate the Maasai community on the value of wildlife conservation.
—Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
This 23-year-old son has cycled through multiple treatment programs, only to get sick again.
—Coley Gallagher, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Similar programs at other Ivy League universities will be evaluated in coming weeks, Hegseth said.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for programs
Noun
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Navigating rigid work schedules, complex appointment systems, and long waits at the doctor’s office offers a whole other set of issues.—
Dan Amos,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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That matters, because FLSA discovery is more public-facing and would necessitate college officials, coaches and staff having to share time sheets, practice schedules, on-field activities notes and other materials relevant to student employment.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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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,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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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
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City officials, however, cannot bypass procedures due to due process requirements, and attempting to accelerate the timeline might render the revocation invalid.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Feb. 2026
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But Ziegler and Travieso said simply reporting the number of IVF procedures to the federal government is not enough.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Chalamet embodies Marty’s arrant showmanship with an evident joy in performance, exactly as Marty himself schemes not only shamelessly but jubilantly.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
19 Dec. 2025
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Historically, women’s health issues have been underrepresented in research agendas, leading to significant gaps in knowledge and treatment options.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2026
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In that same vein, simply by taking a totally new approach, Mahan may force the leading Democrats – Porter, Swalwell, and to a lesser extent Tom Steyer – to articulate genuine agendas instead of campaigning solely on anti-Trump messaging.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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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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And federal policies that take away that basic freedom have no place in this country.—
Josh M. Shepherd,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Congress faces a deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security, with the impasse centered on immigration enforcement policies.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
13 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
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“Programs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/programs. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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