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as in plans
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
a statewide strategy to raise students' achievement test scores over the next three years
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as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something
you'll need a better strategy than just knocking on doors if you want to sell that many magazines
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Recent Examples of strategies
The summit will explore how the two worlds connect – from adapting digital IP into cinematic projects and scouting emerging talent, to engaging audiences that drive communities to theaters and exploring innovative marketing strategies.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds — from financial professionals to everyday individuals — come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
This approach helps planners match conservation strategies to each setting, or transect zone – urban, suburban, seminatural, such as parks and golf courses, and core habitat, or undisturbed areas.
—Eve Bohnett, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
The new offerings come as fast food chains across the country continue to roll out new strategies to entice customers and double down on lower cost options.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
According to Industrie Africa, those hurdles included varying compliance capacity and origin-rule complexities, while the act’s periodic renewals created an atmosphere of uncertainty that complicated long-term pricing and fulfilment strategies for exporters.
—Ezreen Benissan, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
This evolving consumer preference is pushing cannabis companies to rethink product formulation strategies.
—Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
In these cases, certain tax relief strategies can play a more meaningful role, especially if your balance is growing due to penalties and interest.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Their metrics and editorial strategies are different.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds — from financial professionals to everyday individuals — come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
This approach helps planners match conservation strategies to each setting, or transect zone – urban, suburban, seminatural, such as parks and golf courses, and core habitat, or undisturbed areas.
—Eve Bohnett, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
The new offerings come as fast food chains across the country continue to roll out new strategies to entice customers and double down on lower cost options.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
According to Industrie Africa, those hurdles included varying compliance capacity and origin-rule complexities, while the act’s periodic renewals created an atmosphere of uncertainty that complicated long-term pricing and fulfilment strategies for exporters.
—Ezreen Benissan, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
This evolving consumer preference is pushing cannabis companies to rethink product formulation strategies.
—Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
In these cases, certain tax relief strategies can play a more meaningful role, especially if your balance is growing due to penalties and interest.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Their metrics and editorial strategies are different.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategies
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At the same time, the mission will test flight controllers and procedures needed to safely send astronauts back to the moon for long-duration stays as NASA makes plans for a future moon base.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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How does the new Coral Gables board game fit into the chamber’s plans?—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Failing to establish and maintain effective methods to identify and evaluate hazards related to retrieving, transporting, storing, and handling explosive ordnance, including grenades.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Geophysics experts also raise significant doubts about the methods behind the theory.—
Ryan Brennan
April 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Material innovators pitched to impact investors, private sector leaders shared their blueprints for change, and activists mobilized the committed and recently converted alike.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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These are like blueprints that show how a company's defenses are set up.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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As the 2026 election approaches, that balance is likely to remain a defining issue for voters across the state.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Energy prices have notched higher as Tuesday’s deadline approaches.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Because the company’s recent seasonal programs have been more astounding than its classics.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Proceeds from the annual registration fee would help fund lowrider public exhibitions, cultural events and programs that preserve lowrider history.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The two major goals of the Artemis II flight are to thoroughly test the Orion moonship and to work through the procedures and techniques needed to safely guide future crews to the moon.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Dube used state-of-the-art statistical techniques to study things like wage inequality and outsourcing.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Over the past decade, United States Attorney’s Offices in New York City, Boston and Philadelphia have charged dozens of individuals in corruption and fraud schemes involving college coaches, players and athletic department personnel.—
Robert L. Boone,
Sportico.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The company described cargo theft as a growing issue marked by increasing sophistication in the schemes used by criminals.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Schools have various methodologies of reporting this data, so the work of consolidating is ongoing.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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Through these and other radical methodologies, the Austrian artist Maria Lassnig (1919–2014) channeled her perception of a moment and made the invisible visible.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Strategies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategies. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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