PROGRAMS Synonyms: 146 Similar and Opposite Words

programs 1 of 2

noun

plural of program

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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Relevance

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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programs

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verb

variants also programmes

present tense third-person singular of program

as in schemes

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Recent Examples of programs

Noun

Housing First programs provide immediate, low-barrier housing with voluntary services. —

Shianne Leclaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026 Cutting just half of DOC’s remaining vacancies would fully fund these essential programs. —

Jason Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026 Shorter stays don’t give the nervous system enough time to settle out of reactive scrolling patterns, which is why properties like Adhara Retreat in Tuscany build their programs around an eight-day arc and the Hridaya retreat in Portugal commits guests to five days, three of them in full silence. —

Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026 Kane argues that state and local leaders must implement reforms to address the decline in academic achievement, like those whose literacy programs helped spark recent upticks in reading scores. —

Connor Greene, Time, 16 May 2026 Cuba imports 70% to 80% of its domestic food requirements, with most imports slated for social protection programs, according to the World Food Programme. —

Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 May 2026 This was the second meeting of the season between the two programs, with UCF earning a 5-3 win on April 15. —

Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026 Avoid one-time events or programs that frequently change volunteers; continuity is essential for fostering real leadership development in teens. —

Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 But times have changed, and over the last decade, the boys’ and girls’ programs have flourished. —

Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 10 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for programs

Noun

Here is a week-by-week look at the schedules for the Patriots, Giants and Jets.

— From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 15 May 2026
These blooms often appear in early spring but note that different hibiscus have different blooming schedules.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026