1
as in plan
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 approach
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 strategy
Many turn to short-term coping strategies that undermine long-term survival, like selling off livestock.
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Nurith Aizenman, NPR, 25 July 2025
From advanced smart textiles to resilient sourcing strategies, the region’s manufacturers are pushing forward—despite an increasingly volatile landscape.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 25 July 2025
As of now, both strategies appear to be running on parallel tracks in Washington.
—Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
This has become something of a state religion—as much a matter of ideology as of strategy.
—Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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Nurith Aizenman, NPR, 25 July 2025
From advanced smart textiles to resilient sourcing strategies, the region’s manufacturers are pushing forward—despite an increasingly volatile landscape.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 25 July 2025
As of now, both strategies appear to be running on parallel tracks in Washington.
—Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
This has become something of a state religion—as much a matter of ideology as of strategy.
—Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategy
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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Chris Bailey announced an effort to create his department's new strategic plan in April.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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The first headline came from PepsiCo, which on Monday shared plans to launch a prebiotic version of its namesake cola this fall.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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Cora certainly understands this process as the deadline approaches and what Boston is capable of if chief baseball officer Craig Breslow can add reinforcements.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Senators used a similar approach in the past to overcome a stalemate on judicial nominations.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Another club that put together a robust blueprint to bring more fans to its stands is Washington Spirit.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Thankfully, his win gives us a contemporary blueprint.—
Abdul Osmanu,
Hartford Courant,
30 July 2025
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In 2022, Ethereum replaced its old transaction validation method, proof-of-work — where armies of computers competed to solve puzzles — with proof-of-stake, where users lock up their ether as collateral to help secure the network.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
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The most successful method of control in small gardens is trapping, says Pierce.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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With its new program Streets to Home Indy, the city aims to gradually shut down camps after moving more than 300 people living in them into housing by next June.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Nolensville Pike, Nashville Besides being home to hundreds of adorable animals, the Nashville Zoo is actively involved in research, habitat protection, breeding programs, and education initiatives.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Tyler Comes Close to No. 1 on the U.K. Albums Chart On the main Official Albums chart, which tracks the biggest full-lengths and EPs in the U.K. using a general consumption methodology, Don’t Tap the Glass opens at No. 2.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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That organization develops, innovates, and applies its Montessori Dementia methodology with a specialized team of diverse scientific professionals, according to information from CARD.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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The scheme requires drivers to pay a fee—based on the time and duration of their visit and their vehicle type—to enter the lower part of Manhattan, from the southern end of Central Park to the city’s financial district.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Singer took in more than $25 million from his clients as part of the scheme, paid bribes totaling more than $7 million and used more than $15 million for his own benefit, according to prosecutors.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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And once the technique was shown to work in laboratory studies and field trials in Australia and Indonesia, the World Mosquito Program was ready to attempt it at a grander scale.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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Both ice creams start with the same classic technique: gently heating milk and cream, tempering in the egg yolks, and cooking until the custard thickens.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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“Strategy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategy. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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